Mike McGlinchey (offensive lineman)
A durable and intelligent offensive tackle whose reliability in the trenches has made him a cornerstone for multiple NFL franchises.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: January 12·Millennials
Biography
Football lineage runs deep for Mike McGlinchey—his grandfather was a Philadelphia Eagles team captain, and his brother a college tight end. At Notre Dame, the Philadelphia native grew into a prototype NFL tackle: long, athletic, and technically sound, earning consensus All-American honors. Selected ninth overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, he immediately stepped in as the starting right tackle, a role he held for five seasons. McGlinchey became a fixture in one of the league's most potent rushing attacks, using his mobility and length to pave the way for runners and protect quarterbacks. His consistency and leadership on a contending team led to a major free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos, where he was tasked with shoring up a new offensive line. His career embodies the value of a steady, high-IQ presence on football's most collaborative unit.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mike was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mike Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Mike's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was selected 9th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
- Started as a rookie and played in Super Bowl LIV with the 49ers at the end of the 2019 season.
- Earned Consensus All-American honors during his final season at the University of Notre Dame in 2017.
- Signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos in 2023, one of the largest for an offensive lineman at the time.
Did You Know?
His grandfather, Bob McCreary, was a team captain for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1950s.
McGlinchey played both offensive and defensive line in high school at William Penn Charter School.
He served as a team captain during his final season at Notre Dame.
“My grandfather taught me that the line is where the game is won.”
