Mike Panasiuk
American football player (born 1997)
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Mike Panasiuk (born October 13, 1997) is an American professional football center for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Panasiuk has made the transition from defensive to offensive line.
Roselle, Illinois, U.S.
Panasiuk in 2025 | |
| No. 61 – St. Louis Battlehawks | |
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| Position | Center |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 13, 1997 Roselle, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lake Park (Roselle, Illinois) |
| College | Michigan State (2016–2019) |
| NFL draft | 2020: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Panasiuk attended Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois.
College career
On June 8, 2015, Panasiuk committed to Michigan State.[1]
Four-year letterwinner finished his career with 100 tackles, including 18 for losses and with four sacks, in 51 games, including 41 starts at defensive tackle. His freshman year in 2016 he played in all 12 games with 14 tackles and was named as an honorable mention selection to the BTN.com All-Freshman Team and also named defensive recipient of MSU's Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award. Sophomore season in 2017, Panasiuk started all 13 games at defensive tackle and finished the season with 25 tackles, including 2.5 for loss. Junior year in 2018, Panasiuk had recorded 6 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks and had 25 tackles and was named to the Second-team All-Big Ten team and honorable mention All-Big Ten. Senior year in 2019 was named to the All-Big Ten team and got second-team All-Big Ten honors from Pro Football Focus.[2]
Professional career
Las Vegas Raiders
On April 25, 2020, Panasiuk signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[3] Panasiuk was released by Las Vegas on September 5.[4]
Carolina Panthers
On October 21, 2020, Panasiuk signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[5] On November 11, Panasiuk was released from the practice squad.[6] On December 13, 2020, Panasiuk re-signed with the practice squad. On January 14, 2021, Panasiuk signed a reserve/future contract.[7] On August 18, Panasiuk was waived with an injury designation.[8]
St. Louis Battlehawks (first stint)
For the 2023 season Panasiuk signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. Panasiuk was named to the All-XFL team after the season.[9] On January 26, 2024, Panasiuk signed an agreement to return to the St. Louis Battlehawks.[10] Panasiuk was named to the 2024 All-UFL Team.[11]
Indianapolis Colts
On August 19, 2024, Panasiuk signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[12] He was waived on August 27.[13]
St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)
On December 9, 2024, Panasiuk re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He was named to the All-UFL team at the end of the 2025 season.[14] His contract was terminated on August 12, 2025, to sign with an NFL team.[15]
New Orleans Saints
On August 13, 2025, Panasiuk signed with the New Orleans Saints.[16] He was waived on August 25.[17]