Michael Saffell

Offensive Lineman

6′2″ / 295 lbs

Huntington Beach, CA

Graduate

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3 yr ago by David Bush

Saffell Explains His Decision

'It was the right time to pull the trigger'

3 yr ago by Cal Athletics

Michael Saffell Medically Retires From Football

Offensive Lineman Played In 28 Games With 23 Starts At Cal From 2017-20

3 yr ago by David Bush

Cal Offensive Line Is Deep and Experienced

'This is the first time in my career where in spring football we had three solid groups ...I have never had the numbers we had this spring. It was very positive.' -- Angus McClure

3 yr ago by Cal Athletics

Saffell Pac-12 Football Scholar Athlete of the Year

Another honor for Cal senior center, who will be back in 2021

3 yr ago by Bear Insider

Cal's Offensive Line - Taking a Deeper Look

Under Justin Wilcox, Cal's overall offensive performance has been stuck in neutral. Among the underlying causes has been the perception of poor Offensive Line play. Bear Insider has shared statistics and analysis supporting that view. Today, we take a deeper dive and find ourselves surprised.

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National Average Rating

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The intent of this rating is to provide Bear Insider readers with a comprehensive snapshot of how individual prospects rank nationally.

Bear Insider Rating

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.

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