Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at sixth-year offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, No. 69.
Before the Broncos: McGlinchey (6-8, 315 pounds) played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a decorated four-year player. In 2017. McGlinchey was named a consensus All-American. Also in 2017, McGlinchey was on the Maxwell Award watchlist (given annually to the best college football player), Lombardi Award watch list in 2017 (given annually to the best college football lineman), and Outland Award watch list in 2016 and 2017 (given annually to the best interior offensive lineman). McGlinchey was drafted ninth overall in the 2018 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
McGlinchey played for five years with the Niners, starting 69 games, including six playoff games.
Broncos tenure: During the 2023 offseason, McGlinchey signed with the Broncos to the tune of a five-year deal worth $87.5 million.
Chance to make the 53-man roster: 100 percent. McGlinchey was signed by the Broncos to be a Day 1 starter in front of quarterback Russell Wilson. He will play for a new-look offensive line that includes Garett Bolles, free agent addition Ben Powers, incumbent center Lloyd Cushenberry, guard Quinn Meinerz and McGlinchey.
