Michael O'Connor

Marist High School (IL) 2026 / 6’4 260 / Football DE, DT, RT, RG, LS / Baseball 1B, 3B, P / 4.05 Weighted GPA / email: [email protected]

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

I’m excited to announce my commitment to the University of Dayton! 🔴⚪️✈️
@DaytonFootball @TDAndrews4 @John_bowes_ @Jay9Terry @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @marist_oline @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @CoachChris_Roll @Tim_OBrien10 @mikeclarkpreps @PrepRedzoneIL @sixstarfootball

[Marist Football @RedHawkFB]

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
A true testament to hard work, dedication, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of all this group has accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you.

#FAMILY // #HonorGloryFame // #115th

[Brian O'Connor @oc33861860]

Congratulations To All Our @MaristChicago Student Athletes Signing Letters Of Intent. Congrats Family Friends @MichaelOC08 @DaytonFootball & Fellow Bluejay Shae @ElmhurstBluejay Best Days Are Ahead For All Of You!

[Marist Football @RedHawkFB]

𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 ✍️

Congratulations to our Seniors continuing their football careers at the next level!

Marty Donahue – WashU
Michael O’Connor – Dayton
Jack Watson – John Carroll
Patrick Wynn – UW Platteville
Finn Kelly – Carnegie Mellon
Brandon Hoff – North Central
Ayden Ginn – UW Platteville
Kevin Bartolotta – John Carroll

Joining Rico Schrieber (Purdue), Danzel Newell (New Mexico), and Stephen Brown (NC State) from the Class of 2026.

Proud of these young men and can’t wait to watch them on Saturdays!

#FAMILY // #HonorGloryFame // #115th

[Finnbhar Kelly @fkelly_08]

Carnegie Mellon 30’ @CoachGibboney @Coach_Kay19 @CoachRyanLarsen @TartanFB @CoachFitzFball @RedHawkFB

[Jack Watson @jwatson5555]

Excited to announce my commitment to @JCUFootball!
@BrianPolian @coachbrycepaul @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball

[Mark Coffey @MarkCoffey532]

PITCH METRICS

Fastball: 88–90 mph (T91.4)
2150–2250 RPM
IVB: 18.4” | HB: 14.3”

Changeup: 81–83 mph
1198–1248 RPM
IVB: 11–12” | HB: 16–18”

Sweeper: 78–81 mph
2408–2500 RPM
IVB: -1” to -3.7” | HB: -13” to -15”

[Dayton Football @DaytonFootball]

Welcome Home MICHAEL O’CONNOR‼️

🔗 Defensive Line 
✈️ Marist HS (Chicago, IL) 

#GoFlyers // #FlyerFootball

[Bradley Hoff @BradleyHoff6]

⁦@RedHawkFB⁩ junior year highlights defensive ends #88

[Brian @0056Brian]

100% Committed
@Mckendree_FB @CoachRejfek @CoachTaia_33 @CoachQuedenfeld @BrotherRiceFB @CoachCano @HitmanAthletics @PrepRedzoneIL @EDGYTIM @A1_coach

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

After a great conversation with @John_bowes_ I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Dayton.
@DaytonFootball @Jay9Terry @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @AllenTrieu @CoachChris_Roll @LemmingReport @247Sports @PrepRedzoneIL @Tim_OBrien10

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

Congrats Marty!

[Marty Donahue @martydonahue]

Super excited to commit my next 4 years to Washington University in St Louis!!

@washufootball

@RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @jcstefanos @CoachAaronKeen @MuellerFBCoach @coachfish42

[Marquis Steel @Marquissteell]

New 405lb back squat PR!!! and this was only 3 hours after morning football lifts. Offseason grind starts now. Big things coming with the team. #quinnstrength @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @PrepRedzone

[Kevin Bartolotta @Kevin_bart2]

I am extremely blessed to receive a scholarship offer from St. Ambrose University!

[Cam Lofgren @CameronLofgren3]

Blessed to receive a scholarship from St. Ambrose!
@MMcKay_SAU @CoachFitzFball

[Scott Burgess @scottybscout]

Defensive Prospects and Athletes Added in Final 2026 Rankings

@Jahadiwhite_31 @MarcTchapda @LandinTCarter @Johnspellers26 @DesmondWinfrey0 @JackGilardi4 @Davofrm217 @Wynnphilippi07 @RzepskiWik70959 @MichaelOC08 @KanyeWilli2696 @Jason2x13 @KaiCalcutt

https://t.co/qlSlSr3X0O

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

Thank you @PrepRedzoneIL for the ranking! I appreciate the recognition.
@RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @marist_oline @EDGYTIM @247Sports @on3 @DeepDishFB @OJW_Scouting @LemmingReport @Tim_OBrien10 @AllenTrieu @scottybscout @CoachChris_Roll @Bryan_Ault @mikeclarkpreps

[Stephen Brown @sbrownbrown26]

I would officially like to announce my commitment to NC State🐺#wolfpacknation!!Thank you to all the coaches who have helped me so far in my journey !!

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

I had a great time on Saturday @USDFootball! Thank you @arozmus3 for having me out.
@madbacker56 @mmcgli1 @AustenJacobs @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @marist_oline @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @LemmingReport @247Sports @on3 @Tim_OBrien10 @scottybscout @Bryan_Ault @sixstarfootball @mikeclarkpreps
@AllenTrieu @CoachChris_Roll

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

Check out my Senior Season Highlights!
OL/DL | 2 D1 Offers l 6’4 252 | Marist High School (Chicago) | 4.01 GPA l Class of 2026

@RedHawkFB @marist_oline @CoachFitzFball @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @247Sports @on3 @sixstarfootball @PrepRedzoneIL @OJW_Scouting @LemmingReport @Tim_OBrien10 @AllenTrieu @scottybscout @CoachChris_Roll @Bryan_Ault @mikeclarkpreps

OL and DL film link- https://t.co/3PO888EBOk

DL film link- https://t.co/abRs1GtNp8

OL film link- https://t.co/dYa2O3N6Qr