Michael Short

Michael Short is an active NCAAF linebacker for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Short is listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches) and 226 pounds, wearing jersey No. 30. He is a junior (JR) and appears in official records as M. Short. In the 2025 regular season, Short played in 5 games and made 1 start, providing rotational depth in the front seven. His Michael Short stats for the year include 22 combined tackles (7 solo, 15 assists), 2 tackles for loss for 13 yards, and 1 sack for 8 yards, along with 1 quarterback hit. He recorded no interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, passes defended, safeties, or special teams blocks in the available data. As a defender, his production centers on tackling volume and backfield disruption, highlighted by his tackle total and contributions behind the line of scrimmage. This Michael Short NCAAF profile reflects documented on-field output from the 2025 campaign, with his most notable metrics coming in combined tackles, tackles for loss, and sacks.