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Mike Gann

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Mike Gann
Gann (76) tackling an opponent in 1987
No. 76
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1963-10-19) October 19, 1963 (age 62)
Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight271 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High schoolLakewood (Colorado)
CollegeNotre Dame
NFL draft1985: 2nd round, 45th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks23.5
Fumble recoveries11
Touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Alan Gann (born October 19, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for nine seasons with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).

Gann was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma and played scholastically at Lakewood High School in Colorado.[1] He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by United Press International as a second-team All-American.[3]

Gann was selected by the Falcons in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft,[4] and spent his entire career with them. He started 117 of the 118 games in which he played, recording 23.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 11 fumble recoveries.[5] He scored a touchdown as a rookie on a lateral from teammate Rick Bryan in a win over New Orleans.

References

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  1. ^ "Mike Gann Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Mike Gann Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "UPI All-Americans". The Indianapolis Star. December 5, 1984. p. 62 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Mike Gann Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2024.