Joe Michalski
Career Summary
Joe Michalski is an offensive lineman whose NFL opportunities began with Denver.
After playing center and guard at Oklahoma State, Michalski joined the Broncos as an undrafted rookie in 2025 and later signed with New England in August 2026.
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Early Life
Michalski was born in Kansas City, Kansas.
His parents are James and Carolee Michalski. Oklahoma State listed agribusiness as his major.
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High School
Michalski attended St. Thomas Aquinas.
He played for Randy Dreiling and earned all-state and first-team all-metro recognition. He also competed in baseball and track and field.
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College Career
Michalski developed into a full-time starter at Oklahoma State.
After redshirting in 2019, he earned his first starts in late 2021. He started all 14 games in 2023 and all 12 in 2024, finishing with 59 appearances and 35 starts.
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Path to the NFL
Denver signed Michalski as an undrafted free agent in May 2025.
The Broncos announced his signing on May 9, listing him among 15 college free agents.
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NFL Career
Michalski spent the 2025 season on Denver's practice squad.
Denver waived him August 26, 2025, signed him to its practice squad the next day and released him January 7, 2026. New England signed him August 15, 2026, and released him during August 30 roster cuts.
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Career Accomplishments
Michalski earned conference honors and team leadership recognition.
He was a five-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and a teammate-elected captain in 2023 and 2024. His honors included honorable mention for Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2023 and All-Big 12 recognition in 2024.
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Playing Style
Michalski brought experience at center and guard.
Oklahoma State reported that he allowed no sacks across 617 pass-blocking snaps in 2023, citing Pro Football Focus.
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31444, 00-0040446, 2001-04-06, Joe Michalski, Joseph, Michalski
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