Michael Sean Person (born May 17, 1988) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. Person has also been a member of the

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Early years

Person was two-time offensive lineman of the year in high school. He was named team MVP for Dawson County High School during his senior year.

College career

He was selected as an honorable mention all-conference team in 2010.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Person was drafted by the

in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was released by the 49ers on August 31, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

Person was claimed off waivers by the

on September 1, 2012. The Colts waived Person on September 10, 2012.

Seattle Seahawks

Person was added to the

practice squad on September 13, 2012. He was promoted to the active roster on October 30, 2012. Person was released by the Seahawks on September 14, 2013.

St. Louis Rams

Person was claimed off waivers by the

on September 17, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons

Person signed with the Falcons on March 10, 2015. He was released by the Falcons on October 25, 2016.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 2, 2016, Person was signed by the

. On March 10, 2017, Person re-signed with the Chiefs. He was released on September 2, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On October 3, 2017, Person signed with the Colts. He played in 12 games and started four games at center after Ryan Kelly suffered an injury.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On May 9, 2018, Person signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was named the 49ers starting right guard, starting in all 16 games. Daniel Brunskill

On March 3, 2019, Person signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the 49ers. In 2019, the 49ers reached

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, but lost 31-20 to the

. On April 1, 2020, Person was released by the 49ers. Person announced his retirement on June 28, 2020.

Coaching career

In 2022 Person joined

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’s inaugural Dolphins staff as an offensive assistant.

References

External links

Montana State Bobcats bioAtlanta Falcons bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Person, Mike 1988 births Living people American football offensive guards Montana State Bobcats football players People from Glendive, Montana Players of American football from Montana San Francisco 49ers players Indianapolis Colts players Seattle Seahawks players St. Louis Rams players Atlanta Falcons players Kansas City Chiefs players Miami Dolphins coaches