Michael Huey (American football)

Michael Huey
No. -- San Diego Chargers
Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Date of birth: (1988-09-28) September 28, 1988
Place of birth: Longview, Texas
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Kilgore (TX)
College: Texas
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Reserve/future
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Receptions: 9
Receiving yards: 97
Receiving TDs: 3
Tackles: 1
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Michael Huey (born September 28, 1988) is an American football offensive guard for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Texas and attended Kilgore High School in Kilgore, Texas.[1] He has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Rattlers and Washington Redskins.[2]

Early years

Huey played high school football for the Kilgore High School Bulldogs. He was named first-team 4A all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior. Huey was also named all-district, all-region, and district 12-4A Lineman of the Year his senior year. He was a starter in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[1][3]

College career

Huey played football for the Texas Longhorns from 2007 to 2010. He appeared in 13 games at guard and on special teams as a freshman. He appeared in 13 games his sophomore year, starting three. Huey appeared in 13 games his junior year, starting nine. He started eight games at left guard his senior year and was a second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection. He was also one of four team captains for the year.[1]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Huey was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 26, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft.[4] He was released by the Seahawks on August 3, 2011.[5]

San Diego Chargers

Huey signed with the San Diego Chargers on August 9, 2011. He was released by the Chargers on August 30, 2011.[4]

Arizona Rattlers

Huey was signed by the Arizona Rattlers on December 1, 2011.[6] He started 14 games as a rookie and was named First Team All-Arena in 2012. The Rattlers defeated the Philadelphia Soul 72-54 to win ArenaBowl XXV on August 10, 2012. He was signed to a three-year deal by the Rattlers on October 22, 2012.[7][8] Huey was named Second Team All-Arena in 2013, starting 17 games. The Rattlers defeated the Philadelphia Soul 48-39 in ArenaBowl XXVI on August 17, 2013 to win their second straight ArenaBowl championship. He was named First Team All-Arena for the second time in 2014 as the Rattlers defeated the Cleveland Gladiators 72-32 in ArenaBowl XXVII on August 23, 2014 to win their third straight league championship.[9] Huey also has nine receptions for three touchdowns in his career.[10]

Washington Redskins

Huey was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on November 17, 2014.[11] He was released by the Redskins on December 1, 2014.[4]

San Diego Chargers

Huey signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 31, 2015.[12] He was released by the Chargers on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2015.[13][14] He was released by the Chargers on September 25 and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 29, 2015.[5][15] Huey was released by the Chargers on October 6 and signed to the team's practice squad on October 21, 2015. He was released by the Packers on October 24, 2015. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on December 28, 2015.[5] Huey signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 5, 2016.[16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "MICHAEL HUEY - 2010 FOOTBALL". texassports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  2. ↑ Obert, Richard (May 18, 2012). "Arizona Rattlers lineman Michael Huey may be too good to last in Arena Football League". azcentral.com. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster". footballrecruiting.rivals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 "Michael Huey". kffl.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "MICHAEL HUEY". foxsports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Rattlers Add Former Longhorn to the Roster". oursportscentral.com. December 1, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Monday October 22, 2012". arenafan.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ "FIRST TEAM ALL ARENA OFFENSIVE LINEMAN RETURNS TO THE ARIZONA RATTLERS". azrattlers.com. October 23, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Michael Huey". arenafootball.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  10. ↑ "'Baby Huey' Michael Huey". arenafan.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Redskins Sign Tackle Michael Huey To Practice Squad". redskins.com. November 17, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  12. ↑ Henne, Ricky (March 31, 2015). "Chargers Sign G Michael Huey, Waive". chargers.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  13. ↑ Alper, Josh (September 5, 2015). "Chargers trade Jeremiah Sirles to Vikings as they hit 53 players". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  14. ↑ Gehlken, Michael (September 6, 2015). "Chargers place nine on practice squad". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  15. ↑ Henne, Ricky (September 29, 2015). "Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Scoreboard". duluthnewstribune.com. January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

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