Picked Penn State over Duke and Rutgers.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at DePaul Catholic High School…Was a two-year team captain…As a senior, led DePaul Catholic to an 11-1 record and a Non-Public B state championship…Started all 12 games as a senior, starting nine at right guard and three at right tackle…Started in 11 games as a junior and 12 as a sophomore…Rated as a consensus three-star prospect…Tabbed as the No. 17 guard and No. 15 prospect in New Jersey in the class by ESPN…Ranked as the No. 40 guard and No. 21 prospect in NJ by Rivals…Rated as the No. 21 prospect in New Jersey by On3 and the No. 25 prospect in the state by 247Sports…Also lettered in lacrosse.
PERSONAL
Full name is Michael Keith Troutman III…Son of Michael Keith Troutman Jr. and Tannisha Troutman…Has three brothers, Kymani Bird, Peter Troutman, Kenroy Bird Jr., and one sister, Symphony Troutman…Intends to major in criminology to pursue a career as a defense attorney.