Michael Wilhoite

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Michael Wilhoite
Michael Wilhoite 2015.JPG
Wilhoite with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
Denver Broncos
Position:Outside linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1986-12-07) December 7, 1986 (age 37)
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Highland Park (Topeka, Kansas)
College: Washburn (2005–2010)
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:298
Sacks:0.5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:4

Michael Wilhoite (born December 7, 1986) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is currently the outside linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washburn University where he played six different positions, including linebacker and safety. [1] He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League (UFL) in 2011.

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Early years

Prior to playing in the NFL, Wilhoite's coaches would use him at other positions due to his athleticism, which also included quarterback in high school. He had played six different positions in total during his college career.

Professional career

Omaha Nighthawks

After going unselected in the 2011 NFL draft, Wilhoite signed with the Omaha Nighthawks and spent the entire 2011 UFL season with them. [2]

San Francisco 49ers

Wilhoite (second on the left) on a special teams play in Super Bowl XLVII. 49ers special teams Super Bowl XLVII.jpg
Wilhoite (second on the left) on a special teams play in Super Bowl XLVII.

On December 14, 2011, Wilhoite was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. [3] [4]

He was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season, but was signed back to the practice squad on September 1, 2012. [5] After being on the practice squad for twelve weeks in 2012, he was promoted to the active roster. [1] [6] He finished with 11 tackles and made several key plays on special teams during the 49ers run to Super Bowl XLVII, where they fell 34–31 to the Baltimore Ravens. [7] [8]

After the Super Bowl, he remained part of the 49ers active roster the next season. [9]

Set to be a restricted free agent, Wilhoite was offered a tender by the 49ers on March 12, 2014. [10] He signed his tender on April 21. [11]

On November 16, 2014, against the New York Giants, Wilhoite recorded his first career interception, which came off of Eli Manning. [12]

On March 8, 2016, Wilhoite signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers. [13]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 24, 2017, Wilhoite signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [14]

Coaching career

New Orleans Saints

Wilhoite was hired by the New Orleans Saints as a special teams assistant in 2019. [15] [16]

Los Angeles Chargers

On February 14, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Wilhoite as their linebackers coach. [17]

On January 19, 2023, Wilhoite was fired by the Chargers, despite developing success stories such as Kyzir White and Drue Tranquill. [18]

Denver Broncos

On February 23, 2023, the Denver Broncos hired Wilhoite as their outside linebackers coach. [19]

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  2. ↑ UFL 2011 Season Rosters Announced
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  4. ↑ Branch, Eric (December 14, 2011). "49ers sign LB Wilhoite to practice squad; release RB Johnson". SFGate.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "49ers Sign 8 Players To Practice Squad". SanFrancisco.CBSLocal.com. September 1, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ 49ers promote LB Wilhoite from practice squad
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  8. ↑ "Super Bowl XLVII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - February 3rd, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
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