UTEP Safety Michael Ray Jr. Brings Ball-Hawking Juice and Physical Depth
Michael Ray Jr. gives UTEP a rangy, physical safety with legit turnover upside: in the 2023 season at Tyler Junior College, he posted 30 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 3 pass breakups, and UTEP’s 2024 bio lists him at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, a strong frame for the back end[4][9]. In the 2024 season at UTEP, he logged limited snaps but still recorded a tackle, which suggests developmental depth rather than a finished product[1][3][5]. If you want an aggressive defensive back who can close space and has shown ball skills, he’s worth your attention.
