Singletary is a name that many football fans recognize, especially those who follow the NFL. Mike Singletary is a Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the Chicago Bears from 1981 to 1992, and later became a coach for several teams. Devin Singletary is a running back who played for the Buffalo Bills from 2019 to 2022, and recently joined the Houston Texans. But are they related by blood or by name? The answer is no. Despite sharing the same last name and playing the same sport, Mike and Devin Singletary have no family connection whatsoever. In this article, we will explore their backgrounds, careers, and how they feel about their name coincidence.
Mike Singletary: The Legendary Linebacker
Mike Singletary was born on October 9, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He was one of 10 children of Charles and Rudell Singletary, who were devout Christians and hard-working parents. Mike grew up playing football and basketball, and attended Evan E. Worthing High School, where he excelled in both sports. He then went to Baylor University, where he played college football as a linebacker. He was a two-time All-American, a three-time All-Southwest Conference selection, and the winner of the Davey O’Brien Memorial Trophy in 1979. He also graduated with a degree in business administration.
Mike entered the 1981 NFL Draft, and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round, with the 38th overall pick. He spent his entire 12-year career with the Bears, becoming one of the most dominant and respected players in the league. He was known for his intensity, leadership, and intelligence on the field, earning the nickname “Samurai Mike”. He was the leader of the famous “46 defense” that helped the Bears win Super Bowl XX in 1986. He was a 10-time Pro Bowler, an eight-time All-Pro, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and the NFL Man of the Year in 1990. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998, and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
After retiring as a player, Mike pursued a career in coaching. He started as a linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens in 2003, and then became the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. He was promoted to interim head coach in 2008, after Mike Nolan was fired, and then became the permanent head coach in 2009. However, he was fired in 2010, after a disappointing season. He then served as the linebackers coach and special assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, and the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. He also coached in the Alliance of American Football (AAF) as the head coach of the Memphis Express in 2019, before the league folded. He is currently the head coach of the Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, where he coaches his son, John Singletary, who is a quarterback.
Devin Singletary: The Rising Running Back
Devin Singletary was born on September 3, 1997, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is the son of Devonn Singletary Sr. and Sabrina Clark, who were both athletes in high school. Devin grew up playing football and basketball, and attended American Heritage School, where he was a star running back. He then went to Florida Atlantic University, where he played college football under coach Lane Kiffin. He was a three-time All-Conference USA selection, and the Conference USA MVP in 2017. He also set several school and conference records, such as the most rushing touchdowns in a single season (32) and in a career (66). He also graduated with a degree in sociology.
Devin entered the 2019 NFL Draft, and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round, with the 74th overall pick. He spent four seasons with the Bills, becoming their lead running back and a key contributor to their offense. He helped the Bills reach the playoffs three times, and the AFC Championship Game in 2020. He rushed for 3,151 yards and 16 touchdowns, and caught 93 passes for 697 yards and two touchdowns, in his four years with the Bills. He also earned the nickname “Motor” for his relentless running style and work ethic. He signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2023, and had his best season yet, rushing for 898 yards and four touchdowns, and catching 37 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, in 17 games.
The Name Coincidence: How Mike and Devin Singletary Feel About Their Shared Name
Mike and Devin Singletary have both addressed the issue of their shared name in various interviews and media appearances. Devin has said that he used to get teased and compared to Mike when he was younger, especially when he played football. He said that it motivated him to work harder and prove himself as his own player. He also said that he admires and respects Mike, and that he would like to meet him someday and learn from him. Mike has also acknowledged the existence of Devin, and said that he is impressed by his skills and performance. He has also joked about the confusion that their name causes, and said that he is not the running back, nor the running back is him. He has also said that he is honored to share his name with someone who is talented and successful.
Mike and Devin Singletary are not related by blood or by name. They have different origins and backgrounds, and no evidence of any family connection. They just happen to have the same last name and play the same sport. They are both talented and successful football players in their own right, but they are not family.
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