Michael Shimek

It was good to see our own @mikeshim5 at the Toledo Pro Day! @AshlandFB

Happy to be in Toledo to see @mikeshim5 at his Pro-Day! Way to represent @AshlandFB

Mike Shimek from @AshlandFB makes the list after an amazing senior season!

Ashland University Edge Michael Shimek (@mikeshim5) was dominant in 2025, earning AFCA D2 All-American First Team honors. The North Canton, Ohio native terrorized offensive lines, racking up 60 tackles (18.5 TFLs), 17.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Shimek leaves behind a legendary career with the Eagles, finishing with 165 total tackles (43 TFLs) and 31.5 sacks, cementing himself as one of the premier pass rushers in program history. #D2Football #Raisetheflag #HSLD

My final #d2fb Power 10 rankings, plus players of the year. OPOY: Curtis Allen @VUUPanthers DPsOY: Justin Payoute (@FerrisFootball); Michael Shimek (@ashlandeagles_ ) Freshmen: Jeffery Jones (@NMHU_Athletics); Noah Dobert (@NMU_Wildcats) READ MORE: ncaa.com/news/football/…

🏆2025 AFCA D2 All-American First Team Defense

I’ll be entering the transfer portal with 1-2 years of eligibility remaining‼️ Film Below ⬇️ Phone Number: (614) 813-3499 RB 5”11 205

OFFICIALLY IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL!Thank you Ashland University! Career Stats - 34 games played (25 Starts) -140 tkl, 4INT, 12PBUs, 2.5TFL, 2 FR -2x GMAC Champ -2nd team all conference (2025) -6’0 200lb DB -1 year of eligibility and 1 redshirt -Phone number: 614-512-9323 DMs Open!

Blessed!

OFFICIALLY IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL THANK YOU ASHLAND! Excited to find a new home and am looking forward to building connections -6’0 180 3 years of eligibility -21/22 FG (Long of 59) 95.5% One miss tipped at LOS -39/40 PAT 98% (1 miss blocked) -First team all GMac -Fred Mitchell award semifinalist -Longest field goal in school history -Most field goals made in school history - 2X GMac athlete of the week - Fred Mitchel kicker of the week -Most field goal made in d2 -102 total points -Kick off experience -2X GMac champion with NCAA playoff experience Phone number: 248-916-7998

Official Tape 6’1 257 FB/H/TE/RB #bringthefullbackBACK

🔥 Appreciate all you do for Ashland sports !

The takeover🔥🔥 #raisetheflag #HSLD

We’re going back to school.

Top 100🔥👀 #Raisetheflag

FEATURE: Shimek Set To Anchor Defense In Senior Season goashlandeagles.com/news/2025/7/30…

Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense. Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I’m going to “come back stronger”. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what’s hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I’m rambling, but I know this is something I’ll look back on when I’m through this, as something I’m proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y’all seeing the kid ugly cry. At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special. Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.” And that’s exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right. My journey to get to where I am today wasn’t by happenstance, I’ve pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I’m grateful. I’m grateful for every single experience that’s led me here. I’m grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don’t “have to” go through this, I get to go through this. I’m grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton. -0 Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

You have to see it before anyone else does. That vision in your mind? That’s the beginning of everything. Even if nobody believes in you—even if they laugh, leave, or doubt you—don’t stop believing in yourself. That belief is the seed. You feed it with patience, with pain, with silence. One day, it grows. And when it does, you’ll know it only happened because you never let go of what you saw before it was real.

ROUND ONE. JOB'S NOT DONE. #LetEmKnow

Thank you Coach Beurer and Coach Miran for allowing me to spend my first year in college under your leadership.  The future is bright for the Timberwolves.  For me, it is time to take the next step in my personal journey so I have entered the portal with 4 years of eligibility.