Michael Huey (born September 28, 1988) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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at the

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and attended

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in Kilgore, Texas. He has been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Huey played

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for the Kilgore High School Bulldogs. He was named first-team 4A all-state by the

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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

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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.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Huey was signed by the

of the NFL on July 26, 2011 after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Seahawks on August 3, 2011.

San Diego Chargers

Huey signed with the NFL's

on August 9, 2011. He was released by the Chargers on August 30, 2011.

Arizona Rattlers

Huey was signed by the

of the

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on December 1, 2011. 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

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on August 10, 2012. He was signed to a three-year deal by the Rattlers on October 22, 2012. 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

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on August 23, 2014, to win their third straight league championship. Huey also has nine receptions for three touchdowns in his career. Huey was activated on May 17, 2016.

Washington Redskins

On November 17, 2014, Huey was signed to the practice squad of the

of the NFL. He was released by the Redskins on December 1, 2014.

San Diego Chargers

Huey signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 31, 2015. He was released by the Chargers on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2015. He was released by the Chargers on September 25 and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 29, 2015. 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. Huey signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 5, 2016. He was released by the Chargers on May 12, 2016.

Atlanta Falcons

On June 7, 2016, Huey signed with the

. On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Falcons.

Return to the Rattlers

Huey signed with the Arizona Rattlers on June 20, 2017. On July 8, the Rattlers defeated the

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in the

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by a score of 50–41.

References

External links

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