Michael Scott Bloomgren (born January 25, 1977) is an American professional

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coach who is the

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He previously served as the head football coach at

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from 2018 to 2024. Prior to beginning his coaching career, Bloomgren played the

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position at Culver–Stockton College.

Early life

Bloomgren prepped at Florida High School in

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. He played college football as a tight end at Culver–Stockton College. He graduated from

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magna cum laude with his

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in sports management, with a minor in business, in 1999. During his time at Florida State, he also worked as an undergraduate assistant to the linebackers.

Coaching career

Alabama

In 1999, Bloomgren became a graduate assistant at the

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. While at Alabama, he earned his

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in higher education administration with a 4.0 GPA.

Catawba College

After earning his graduate degree, Bloomgren went on to serve as an assistant at Catawba College from January 2002 to March 2005.

Delta State

From March 2005 to February 2007, Bloomgren served as the offensive coordinator, offensive line and special teams coach at

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New York Jets

After leaving Delta State in February 2007, Bloomgren had a three-week stint at

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before accepting an offensive quality control position with the

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. He served in this position under Brian Schottenheimer, and Bill Callahan. In 2009, when Rex Ryan became the head coach of the New York Jets, Bloomgren accepted a position as assistant offensive coordinator.

Stanford

In 2011, Bloomgren accepted the running game coordinator/offensive line coaching position at Stanford under head coach David Shaw. Bloomgren was promoted to offensive coordinator in January 2013.

Rice

On December 5, 2017, it was announced that Bloomgren was hired to replace David Bailiff as the head coach at

. Rice fired Bloomgren on October 27, 2024, after a 2–6 start to the 2024 season. Pete Alamar succeeded him as interim head coach.

Cleveland Browns

On January 8, 2025, Bloomgren was hired by the

as their offensive line coach under head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Head coaching record

College

References

External links

Rice profile

Stanford profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bloomgren, Mike 1977 births Living people American football tight ends Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches Catawba Indians football coaches Cleveland Browns coaches Coaches of American football from Florida Culver–Stockton Wildcats football players Delta State Statesmen football coaches Florida State Seminoles football coaches Florida State University alumni New York Jets coaches Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida Rice Owls football coaches Stanford Cardinal football coaches University of Alabama alumni