1. James Michael Pouncey was born on July 24,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League.
20 Facts About Mike Pouncey
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Mike Pouncey played college football for the Florida Gators, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, and earned All-American honors.
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Mike Pouncey was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft, and played for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Mike Pouncey is the twin brother of former NFL center Maurkice Pouncey.
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Mike Pouncey attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida, where he was a standout lineman for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts high school football team.
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Mike Pouncey chose Florida over offers from Florida State, Clemson, Miami, and Michigan.
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Mike Pouncey accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2010.
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Mike Pouncey started four of 13 games as a freshman, recording eight tackles and an interception.
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Mike Pouncey graded out as the top center and guard prospects in the 2011 NFL draft.
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Mike Pouncey was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round with the 15th pick overall.
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Mike Pouncey started all 16 regular season games of his rookie season.
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The harassment of the assistant trainer, in which Mike Pouncey took part, included racial insults.
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Mike Pouncey would go on to play the entire 2014 season at Guard and was named to his second Pro Bowl, becoming the third Dolphin in team history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two different positions.
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Mike Pouncey only played in five games in 2016 after dealing with a hip injury before being placed on injured reserve on December 13,2016.
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On March 19,2018, Mike Pouncey signed a two-year, $15 million contract including $10 million fully guaranteed with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Mike Pouncey started all 16 games at center for the Chargers in 2018, on his way to his fourth Pro Bowl.
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On September 3,2019, Mike Pouncey signed a one-year extension worth $9 million.
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Mike Pouncey was placed on injured reserve on October 9,2019, with a neck injury.
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On September 17,2020, Mike Pouncey was placed on injured reserve after undergoing season-ending hip surgery.
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On February 12,2021, Mike Pouncey announced his retirement, alongside his brother, after a ten-season career.