Mike McGlinchey (offensive lineman)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mike McGlinchey
| image = Mike McGlinchey portrait at Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, player 121230-M-CT639-767.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = McGlinchey in 2012
| current_team = Denver Broncos
| number = 69
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|1|12}}
| birth_place = Warrington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| weight_lb = 315
| high_school = William Penn Charter School
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
| college = Notre Dame (2013–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 9
| pastteams =
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2018|2022}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- Consensus All-American (2017)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 98
| statlabel2 = Games started
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| pfr = McGlMi00
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Michael McGlinchey (born January 12, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Early life
McGlinchey attended St. Joseph/St. Robert School (Warrington, Pennsylvania) and William Penn Charter School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Along with football, he also played basketball in high school.{{Cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/22400/hardwood-never-too-far-from-mike-mcglincheys-mind |title=Hardwood never too far from Mike McGlinchey's mind |last=Fortuna |first=Matt |date=March 17, 2016 |website=espn |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418062029/http://www.espn.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/22400/hardwood-never-too-far-from-mike-mcglincheys-mind |url-status=live }} He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.{{Cite web |url=http://irish.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/mike-mcglinchey-commits-filling-irish-offensive-line-haul/ |title=Mike McGlinchey commits, filling Irish offensive line haul |last=Arnold |first=Keith |date=March 25, 2012 |website=NBC Sports |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032648/http://irish.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/mike-mcglinchey-commits-filling-irish-offensive-line-haul/ |url-status=live }}
College career
After redshirting his first year at Notre Dame in 2013, McGlinchey played in all 13 games with one start in 2014.{{Cite web |url=https://www.onefootdown.com/2014/2/18/5404828/reviewing-the-redshirts-ot-mike-mcglinchey |title=Reviewing the Redshirts: OT Mike McGlinchey |last=Murtaugh |first=Eric |date=February 18, 2014 |website=One Foot Down |access-date=March 25, 2019 |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919021657/https://www.onefootdown.com/2014/2/18/5404828/reviewing-the-redshirts-ot-mike-mcglinchey |url-status=live }} In 2015, he became a starter and started all 13 games at right tackle.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/notre-dame/mike-mcglinchey-settling-right-tackle-notre-dame |title=Mike McGlinchey settling in at right tackle for Notre Dame |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=May 1, 2015 |website=NBC Sports |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032635/http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/notre-dame/mike-mcglinchey-settling-right-tackle-notre-dame |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndinsider.com/football/mike-mcglinchey-s-past-helped-make-him-larger-than-life/article_2723a69e-7de8-11e5-821a-739905dabb7d.html |title=Mike McGlinchey's past helped make him larger than life at Notre Dame |last=Hansen |first=Eric |date=October 28, 2015 |website=ND Insider |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510182323/http://www.ndinsider.com/football/mike-mcglinchey-s-past-helped-make-him-larger-than-life/article_2723a69e-7de8-11e5-821a-739905dabb7d.html |url-status=live }} Prior to 2016, he moved from right to left tackle.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/irish/2016/03/mike_mcglinchey_co_ready_to_ri.html |title=Mike McGlinchey & Co. ready to 'rise to it' as Notre Dame O-line comes together |last=Decamp |first=Scott |date=March 29, 2016 |website=mlive.com |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032248/http://www.mlive.com/irish/2016/03/mike_mcglinchey_co_ready_to_ri.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndinsider.com/football/ceiling-continues-to-rise-for-notre-dame-ol-mike-mcglinchey/article_66cecba4-6274-11e6-b292-6b165b40b403.html |title=Ceiling continues to rise for Notre Dame OL Mike McGlinchey |last=James |first=Tyler |date=August 14, 2016 |website=ND Insider |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510183323/http://www.ndinsider.com/football/ceiling-continues-to-rise-for-notre-dame-ol-mike-mcglinchey/article_66cecba4-6274-11e6-b292-6b165b40b403.html |url-status=live }} McGlinchey said he would be returning to Notre Dame for his fifth year of eligibility.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mcglinchey-intends-to-return-to-notre-dame-for-2017-season-0ap3000000715760 |title=McGlinchey intends to return to Notre Dame for 2017 season |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=October 5, 2016 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League |access-date=January 12, 2017 |archive-date=January 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116191721/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000715760/article/mike-mcglinchey-intends-to-return-to-notre-dame-for-2017-season |url-status=live }} He was named a team captain. He ended his collegiate career appearing in 51 games with 39 starts.{{Cite web |url=https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/mike-mcglinchey/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |title=Mike McGlinchey |website=www.49ers.com |language=en-US |access-date=March 25, 2019 |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121021832/https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/mike-mcglinchey/?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |url-status=live }}
Professional career
File:Mike McGlinchey autographs 2019 (cropped).jpg
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=San Francisco 49ers=
The San Francisco 49ers selected McGlinchey in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-take-notre-dame-ot-mike-mcglinchey-at-no-9-0ap3000000929000 |title=Niners take Notre Dame OT Mike McGlinchey at No. 9 |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=April 26, 2018 |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 25, 2019 |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321133041/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000929000/article/niners-take-notre-dame-ot-mike-mcglinchey-at-no-9 |url-status=live }} McGlinchey was the first offensive tackle drafted in 2018 and was the second offensive lineman selected, behind Notre Dame teammate Quenton Nelson (sixth overall).{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=March 25, 2019 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108042100/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |url-status=live }}
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==2018 season==
On July 23, 2018, the 49ers signed McGlinchey to a fully guaranteed four-year, US$18.34 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $11.41 million.{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Mike McGlinchey contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/mike-mcglinchey-25104/ |access-date=September 19, 2018 |website=spotrac.com |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919171936/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/mike-mcglinchey-25104/ |url-status=live }}
McGlinchey entered training camp slated as the starting right tackle, replacing Trent Brown who departed via trade. Head coach Kyle Shanahan named him the starting right tackle to begin the regular season, opposite starting left tackle Joe Staley.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart: 09/01/2018 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/212/SF |access-date=September 19, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919171815/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/212/SF |url-status=live }} As a rookie, he started in all 16 games for the 49ers.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McGlMi00.htm |title=Mike McGlinchey 2018 Game Log |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=March 25, 2019 |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327011225/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McGlMi00.htm |url-status=live }} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2018.htm |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
==2019 season==
In 2019, McGlinchey played 12 games and helped the 49ers with 13. He missed four games during the season due to a knee injury. He helped the 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers to reach Super Bowl LIV. However, the 49ers lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Pells |first=Eddie |date=2020-02-03 |title=Time passages: Mahomes leads comeback for the ages for KC |url=https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-football-super-bowl-sports-general-ap-top-news-e04bf78d215a13ad69cc68fe7ffb5732 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=AP News}}
==2021 season==
On May 1, 2021, the 49ers picked up the fifth-year option on McGlinchey's contract.{{cite news |title=49ers Exercise Fifth-Year Option on T Mike McGlinchey |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-t-mike-mcglinchey |website=49ers.com |date=May 1, 2021 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501160205/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-t-mike-mcglinchey |url-status=live }} The option guaranteed a salary of $10.9 million for the 2022 season.{{Cite web|url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/26/49ers-will-pick-up-mike-mcglincheys-fifth-year-option/|title = 49ers will pick up Mike McGlinchey's fifth-year option|date = April 26, 2021|access-date = October 1, 2021|archive-date = October 1, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211001170719/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/26/49ers-will-pick-up-mike-mcglincheys-fifth-year-option/|url-status = live}} He suffered a torn quadriceps in Week 9 and was placed on injured reserve on November 10, 2021, ending his season.{{cite web|title=49ers Place Mike McGlinchey on IR and Make a Series of Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-mike-mcglinchey-on-ir-and-make-a-series-of-roster-moves|website=49ers.com|date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 12, 2021|archive-date=November 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112033557/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-mike-mcglinchey-on-ir-and-make-a-series-of-roster-moves|url-status=live}}
=Denver Broncos=
On March 15, 2023, McGlinchey signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign RT Mike McGlinchey|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-rt-mike-mcglinchey|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=March 15, 2023}}
On September 18, 2024, McGlinchey was placed on injured reserve after suffering an MCL sprain during the Broncos' Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Weir |first=Susanna |date=2024-09-18 |title=Broncos promote OLB Dondrea Tillman to active roster, place RT Mike McGlinchey on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-olb-dondrea-tillman-to-active-roster-place-rt-mike-mcglinchey-on-ir |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}} He was activated on October 17.{{cite web|title=Broncos activate OLB Baron Browning, CB Damarri Mathis, T Mike McGlinchey from injured reserve|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-olb-baron-browning-cb-damarri-mathis-t-mike-mcglinchey-from-injured-reserve|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=October 17, 2024}}
Personal life
McGlinchey has a younger brother, Jimmy, who was diagnosed with autism at age two, leading McGlinchey to support those who have autism, or otherwise have special needs.{{Cite web |title=Mike McGlinchey ’17 |url=https://domerdozen.nd.edu/team/mike-mcglinchey-17/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Domer Dozen |language=en}}
McGlinchey's brother, Matt, plays football for Ursinus College.{{Cite web |title=Matthew McGlinchey – 2022 – Football |url=https://ursinusathletics.com/sports/football/roster/matthew-mcglinchey/7267 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Ursinus College |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127024317/https://ursinusathletics.com/sports/football/roster/matthew-mcglinchey/7267 |url-status=live }}
McGlinchey's first cousin, Matt Ryan (their mothers are sisters), is a retired NFL quarterback who played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |url=http://www.phillyvoice.com/matt-ryans-family-roots-eagles-not-monday-night/ |title=Matt Ryan's family still roots for the Eagles — just not on Monday night |last=Santoliquito |first=Joseph |date=September 10, 2015 |website=Philly Voice |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101065139/http://www.phillyvoice.com/matt-ryans-family-roots-eagles-not-monday-night/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-mike-mcglinchey-notre-dame-temple-spt-1031-20151030-story.html |title=Notre Dame's Mike McGlinchey ready to mix it up again in hometown |last=Skrbina |first=Paul |date=October 30, 2015 |website=The Chicago Tribune |access-date=April 17, 2017 |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510081206/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-mike-mcglinchey-notre-dame-temple-spt-1031-20151030-story.html |url-status=live }}
McGlinchey married his wife, Brooke, in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=March 9, 2023 |title=OT Mike McGlinchey understands 49ers likely unable to re-sign him, ready for free agency |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ot-mike-mcglinchey-understands-49ers-likely-unable-to-re-sign-him-ready-for-free |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Brooke Rhoades and Michael McGlinchey's Wedding Website |url=https://www.zola.com/wedding/themcglincheys |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=www.zola.com |language=en}} {{Cite web |last=Hendricks |first=Jaclyn |date=2025-01-27 |title=Zach Wilson's fiancée shares look at Broncos' Cabo trip in new pics |url=https://nypost.com/2025/01/26/sports/zach-wilsons-fiancee-shares-look-at-broncos-cabo-trip-in-new-pics/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |language=en-US}} They have a son, born August 2024, named Michael Sean McGlinchey III, whom they call "Tripp".{{Cite web |title=Mike McGlinchey ’17 |url=https://domerdozen.nd.edu/team/mike-mcglinchey-17/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=Domer Dozen |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-08 |title=Mike McGlinchey reflects on future in interview with KNBR |url=https://www.knbr.com/2023/03/08/mike-mcglinchey-reflects-on-future-in-interview-with-knbr/ |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=KNBR |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- {{twitter|mmcglinch68}}
- [https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/mike-mcglinchey/ Denver Broncos bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180428012031/http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_mcglinchey_856705.html Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio]
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