Michael Ayers (Canadian football)

[2] After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Ayers was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023.

[5] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster as a backup linebacker.

[6] He made his professional debut on June 6, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he had two special teams tackles, becoming the first former Ashland Eagle to play in the CFL.

[7] He finished the season having played in 17 regular season games, starting in two, where he had 11 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, one sack, one interception, and one fumble recovery.

[6] Ayers also played in both post-season games, including the 111th Grey Cup where he had one special teams tackle in the Blue Bombers' 41–24 loss to the Toronto Argonauts.