Mike McGlinchey
American football offensive tackle
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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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