Michael Gonzalez
Career Summary
Michael Gonzalez is a Louisville offensive lineman who entered the NFL in 2025.
Gonzalez joined Atlanta as an undrafted rookie and was claimed by Minnesota in August 2025. His college career included 51 games and 32 starts at Louisville.
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Early Life
Gonzalez is from Indian Trail, North Carolina.
Louisville lists Indian Trail, North Carolina, as Gonzalez's hometown and Sun Valley as his high school.
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High School
Gonzalez earned local and statewide recognition at Sun Valley.
Gonzalez played for Drew Hackett at Sun Valley High School. Louisville's biography credits him with first-team All-Union County honors and second-team MaxPreps All-State recognition.
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College Career
Gonzalez developed into Louisville's regular starting left guard.
Gonzalez played 13 games in 2021 and made five starts at guard and tackle in 2022. He then started all 13 games at left guard in both 2023 and 2024.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta signed Gonzalez as an undrafted center on May 16, 2025.
The Falcons announced Gonzalez's signing after his four-year Louisville career. Although he had started at left guard in college, Atlanta identified him as a center when adding him to its roster.
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NFL Career
Gonzalez's 2025 NFL timeline included Atlanta and Minnesota.
After entering the league with Atlanta in May, Gonzalez was waived in August and claimed by Minnesota on August 11, 2025. The Vikings waived him on August 26 when reducing their roster.
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Career Accomplishments
Gonzalez earned All-ACC honorable mention in 2024.
Gonzalez received All-ACC honorable mention after starting every game at left guard during Louisville's 2024 season.
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31539, 00-0040664, 2003-05-20, Michael Gonzalez, Michael, Gonzalez
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