Mike Guendling

Michael Anthony Guendling (born June 18, 1962) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at Northwestern University.

Mike Guendling
No. 53
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-06-18) June 18, 1962
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Viator (IL)
College:Northwestern
NFL Draft:1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Guendling attended St. Viator High School, where he was a three-year starter at linebacker.[1] He also practiced hockey.

He accepted a football scholarship from Northwestern University. He was named a starter at defensive back as a freshman. As a sophomore, he was moved to outside linebacker, to play in a 3-4 defense.

As a junior, he had 20 tackles (13 solo), helping the team beat Michigan State University and end a string off 44 consecutive road loses.

As a senior, he had 7 solo tackles (3 for loss), 2 sacks and 4 pass breakups in a 10-8 win against Indiana University. He finished second in school history with 29 career tackles for loss.[2] He also had 3 career interceptions.

He played two seasons with the school's hockey team.[1]

Professional career

Guendling was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft.[3] As a rookie, he was lost for the season after suffering a broken kneecap and knee ligament damage during training camp in July, which forced him to have 3 knee surgeries.[1]

In 1985, he returned to play in 9 games, limited mostly to special teams and had 7 tackles. In 1986, he suffered an ankle injury.[4] He wasn't able to regain his previous form after his knee injury and was waived on August 20.[5]

Personal life

His son Brian played college football at Texas State University.[6]

References
  1. Cobbs, Chris (August 1, 1985). "He Won't Skate Through This Camp : Charger Mike Guendling Has Task of Rehabilitating Knee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. "Northwestern". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  4. "Surprise: Coryell Looking to the Air : Charger Coach May Use His Running Backs as Receivers". Los Angeles Times. June 1986. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  6. "With a little 'Uptown Funk,' a college player is inspiring hearing-impaired". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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