Stetson University Athletics

Named to the Phil Steele Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Third Team. Played in all 11 games as a true freshman... Earned All-Pioneer Football League Honorable Mention honors... Rushed 50 times for 280 yards and two touchdowns... Added 13 receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns... Finished with 467 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns... Posted a season-high 81 rushing yards against Marist... Recorded a season-high 56 receiving yards against Davidson... Totaled 40 rushing yards and a touchdown in the season finale at Valparaiso... Hauled in a career-high three receptions against Morehead State and St. Thomas (Minn.)... Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 46-yard reception against Warner. Played four varsity seasons at Tampa Bay Tech under head coach Jayson Roberts... Served as a two-year team captain... Also competed in track and field... Member of the AVID Club... Chose Stetson for the opportunity to receive an elite education while playing for the Hatters' coaching staff and program. Michael John Dempsey was born on March 26, 2007... Son of Melissa Beam and Mike Dempsey... Has four brothers, Andrew Dempsey, Ryan Eckley, Tristin Beam and Evan Dempsey, and two sisters, Reagan Eckley and Jaeden Beam... Mother, Melissa Beam, played collegiate softball at the University of Tampa... Brother Ryan Eckley is the starting punter at Mississippi State... Brother Evan Dempsey played baseball at FGCU before being selected by the Detroit Tigers with the No. 69 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft... Majoring in communications... Chose Stetson for the opportunity to receive an elite education while playing for an outstanding coaching staff... Aspires to play football professionally before pursuing a career in sports broadcasting.