Mike McGlinchey

American football offensive tackle

Mike McGlinchey - American football offensive tackle
Born

January 12th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Notre Dame, earning All-American honors. Selected ninth overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Contributed to the team's run to Super Bowl LIV during the 2019 season. Subsequently signed with the Denver Broncos in 2022 as a free agent, continuing professional career in the NFL.

Third-team All-American at Notre Dame

First-round draft pick by San Francisco 49ers

Played in Super Bowl LIV

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