Mike Rose

Michael Rose (born May 25, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Iowa State.

Early life Rose grew up in Brecksville, Ohio, and attended Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School, where he played basketball and football. He recorded 82 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, and two interceptions and was named second-team All-Suburban League during his junior season. Rose had 53 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in seven games and was named first-team all-conference as a senior. He committed to Iowa State after receiving a late scholarship; Rose had previously been committed to play at Ball State.

College career Rose became a starter at linebacker for Iowa State as a true freshman and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference and a Freshman All-American by the FWAA after finishing the season with 75 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. He had 77 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks with three passes broken up and an interception and was again named honorable mention All-Big 12 in his sophomore season. Rose was named first-team All-Big 12 and the conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs Rose signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2022. He was waived on August 27, 2022.

St. Louis BattleHawks On November 17, 2022, Rose was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He was released from his contract on August 2, 2023.

Miami Dolphins On August 3, 2023, Rose signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was waived on August 24, 2023.

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint) On December 20, 2023, Rose re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.

New Orleans Saints Rose signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 6, 2024. He was waived on August 27.

St. Louis Battlehawks (third stint) On January 7, 2025, Rose re-signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League (UFL).