Michael Montgomery II is a retired NFL player, advocate, and public personality with a passion for mentorship and promoting heart health.

Montgomery is a well-known star, he was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers, where he played for five years before spending a year each in the UFL and CFL. As an actor, Montgomery has starred in films alongside Oscar Award Winner Louis Gosset Jr. and Bel Air Star, Tatyana Ali, as well as has made several guest appearances on network TV shows on Showtime, FOX, and BET.

As a survivor of sudden cardiac arrest from congenital heart disease known as Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome, Montgomery has committed countless hours towards charities and community service, facilitating access to heart screenings for communities across the country. His passion for helping others and promoting heart health is evident in everything he does, and he continues to be an inspiration to aspiring youth athletes and individuals today.

Instagram: @iamgb96
Websites: heartofmichael.org ; michaelmontgomery.org

A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM GREATNESS
Forthcoming from TAMU Press, Fall 2026