Mike Gesicki

BIOGRAPHY

Mike Gesicki was born on October 3, 1995, in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. He is a tight end in the NFL.

A resident of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, New Jersey, Gesicki was a 2014 graduate of Southern Regional High School, where he set school records in basketball scoring (1,866 points), football catches (103) and receiving yards (1,817) and volleyball blocks (519).

Gesicki attended Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, New Jersey where he played football, basketball, and volleyball. He finished his career as the Rams' all-time leading receiver with 1,817 yards on 103 receptions, with 16 touchdown catches. Gesicki attended and played college football at Penn State from 2014–2017. Gesicki was named to the John Mackey Award watchlist in July 2017, which is awarded to College Football's most outstanding tight end.

The Miami Dolphins selected Gesicki in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Gesicki was the second tight end to be drafted in 2018. On June 18, 2018, the Miami Dolphins signed Gesicki to a four-year, $6.61 million contract that includes $3.66 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.88 million. In the Dolphins' season opener against the Tennessee Titans, Gesicki had a reception for 11 yards in his NFL debut.

Overall, Gesicki finished the 2019 season with 51 receptions for 570 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Buffalo Bills, Gesicki finished with eight receptions for 130 yards and his first touchdown of the season. It marked the first time in his NFL career with 100+ receiving yards in a single game. He finished the season with 53 receptions, 703 yards and 6 touchdowns. He finished the 2020 season with 53 receptions and 703 yards and 6 touchdowns.