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Who are Michael Oher's siblings? Is he in touch with them?

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Michael Oher is a former professional football player known for his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an NFL star. His story has generated interest in his upbringing and the role of his siblings in his life. How many are there and who are Michael Oher's siblings?

Michael Oher at SiriusXM Studios in New York City.
Michael Oher visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios in New York City. Photo: Roy Rochlin (modified by author)
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  • Michael Oher's story captures the interest of many, from his notable achievements on the football field to his challenging yet inspiring background. However, beyond his athletic prowess and the heartwarming tale of his adoption by the Tuohy family, another dimension intrigues people: Michael Oher's siblings. Understanding who they are and their role in his life sheds even more light on his remarkable journey.

    Full nameMichael Jerome Oher (né Williams Jr.)
    NicknameBig Mike
    GenderMale
    Date of birthMay 28, 1986
    Age38 years old (as of February 2025)
    Zodiac signGemini
    Place of birthMemphis, Tennessee, USA
    Current residenceBrentwood, Tennessee, USA
    NationalityAmerican
    EthnicityAfrican-American
    ReligionChristianity
    SexualityStraight
    Height in feet6'4"
    Height in centimetres193
    Weight in pounds315
    Weight in kilograms143
    Hair colourBlack
    Eye colourDark brown
    MotherDenise Oher
    FatherMichael Jerome Williams
    Siblings11
    Marital statusMarried
    WifeLeigh Anne Tuohy
    ChildrenFour
    SchoolBriarcrest Christian School
    UniversityUniversity of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
    ProfessionFormer professional football player (offensive tackle)
    Net worth$12 million–$20 million
    Instagram@michaeloher
    Facebook@MichaelOher

    Michael Oher has many siblings who are significant in his life and story. However, none of the former NFL star's siblings is as famous as he is and prefers to live private lives; thus, little is known about them besides their names.

    Fast facts about Michael Oher.
    Top-5 facts about Michael Oher's siblings. Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images (modified by author)
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    According to People Magazine, Michael Oher has 11 siblings: eight biological and three half-siblings. His biological siblings are Carlos, Andre, John, Marcus, Rico, Tara, Denise, and Juan Antonio "Deljuan" Oher, who passed away in a car accident in 2007.

    Michael's little brother is John Oher. He came to public attention in 2023 when People magazine interviewed him regarding his family's portrayal in the 2009 biographical sports drama film The Blind Side. He told the publication that the film didn't accurately portray their family's situation.

    John also revealed that the foster care system placed him into five families throughout his childhood. He said:

    I wasn't around my brothers all my life. I was gone for 15 years in foster homes, so we didn't bond much. I got taken away from my mom in '94, and I didn't see Michael again until we started visiting in '95. Then they cut us off from visitation, and I ain't seen him again until '06.
    Michael Oher #73 of the Carolina Panthers watches play at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    Michael Oher of the Carolina Panthers watches play against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte. Photo: Scott Cunningham (modified by author)
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    Michael maintains some level of relationship with his biological family, though not much is publicly available. His younger brother, John, and their mother, Denise, attended Michael's wedding in Nashville in November 2022.

    Michael and the Tuohy children (Collins Tuohy and Sean "SJ" Tuohy, Jr.) are not siblings. Oher became a close family member, not an adopted child of the Tuohy family, as widely believed. The revelation came after Michael disclosed that the Tuohy family were his conservators, not his adoptive family.

    Michael Oher's biological family includes his parents, Denise Oher and Michael Jerome Williams, and his eleven siblings. His mother struggled with addiction and had 12 children, including Michael. Unfortunately, Michael's father was involved in criminal activities and was murdered in prison when Oher was in high school.

    Due to his parents' troubles, Michael Jr. and his siblings grew up in a challenging environment, resulting in him joining the foster care system at a young age. He eventually found stability and support when the Tuohy family took him in as a high school student in 2004.

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    Given Michael Oher's remarkable life story, many people are curious about his siblings. The former NFL star comes from a large family with 11 siblings. Some of Michael Oher's siblings include Carlos, John, Marcus, and Juan Antonio "Deljuan" (deceased). Despite growing up in a large family with limited resources, Michael's siblings played a significant role in his life and journey to success.

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