Michael Egnew

Michael Egnew (born November 1, 1989) is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Missouri, where he was an All-American tight end. He was chosen by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and was considered one of the best tight end prospects in the 2012 draft class.

Early years
Egnew was born in Plainview, Texas. He attended Plainview High School, and was a standout tight end for the Plainview Bulldogs high school football team. He was also a member of the Bulldogs basketball and track and field teams, and placed second in the state track championships in the long jump.

College career
Egnew attended the University of Missouri, where he played for coach Gary Pinkel's Missouri Tigers football team from 2008 to 2011. He was a finalist for the John Mackey Award in 2010. Following his junior season in 2010, Egnew was named a first-team All-Big 12 selection and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. As a senior in 2011, Egnew's production fell, due largely to inconsistent play at the Tigers' quarterback position, but he was named a first-team All-Big 12 selection for the second consecutive year nonetheless.

Professional career
Regarded as one of the best tight ends in the 2012 NFL Draft, Egnew was selected in the third round (78th pick overall) by the Miami Dolphins. He was the third tight end chosen in the 2012 draft.

On July 26, 2012, Egnew signed a four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. Terms were not disclosed.