Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Name Mike Solwold | Undrafted: 2001 High school: Arrowhead (WI) Weight 111 kg | |
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Position: Tight End / Long Snapper Date of birth: (1977-09-30) September 30, 1977 (age 38) College Wisconsin Badgers football | ||
Michael Stuart Solwold (born September 30, 1977, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin) is a former American football long snapper in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.
Contents
- Early years
- College career
- Minnesota Vikings
- Dallas Cowboys
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens
- New England Patriots
- References
Early years
Solwold attended Arrowhead High School, where he was an All-American tight end and the 1996 Wisconsin Gatorade State Player of the year as a senior. He also contributed to his team winning two WIAA Division I state championships. He was a three-year starter in basketball.
College career
Solwold accepted a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin. As a freshman, he took over long snapper Mike Schneck, who injured his wrist while celebrating Matt Davenport's game-winning field goal against Indiana University.
In 1999, he became the team's long snapper as a junior and was a part of two Big Ten Conference Championships and two Rose Bowl wins.
Minnesota Vikings
Solwold was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the 2001 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 27.
Dallas Cowboys
On August 30, 2001, Solwold was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys, who were looking to replace long snapper Dale Hellestrae who was released in a salary-cap move.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 3, 2002, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Baltimore Ravens
Solwold signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent on June 9, 2003.
New England Patriots
On January 12, 2005, he was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad for the playoffs.