Mark May is a former American football player who played as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on November 2, 1959, in Oneonta, New York, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played college football.
May was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft, and he played for the team from 1981 to 1989. During his time with the Redskins, May was a key member of the team's offensive line, which helped the team win two Super Bowl championships in 1983 and 1988. He played in 118 games for the Redskins, starting in 112 of them.
In 1990, May signed with the San Diego Chargers, where he played for two seasons. He then played one season with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1992 before finishing his career with the Houston Oilers in 1993.
Throughout his career, May was known for his toughness and durability. He played in 151 NFL games, starting in 143 of them. He was also named to the Pro Bowl in 1988 and was a two-time All-Pro selection in 1986 and 1987.
After retiring from football, May became a football analyst for ESPN, where he worked for over 20 years. He also worked as a college football analyst for the Big Ten Network and as a radio host for SiriusXM NFL Radio.
May's football career was marked by his success as a player and his contributions to the teams he played for. He was a key member of the Redskins' dominant offensive line in the 1980s and helped the team win two Super Bowl championships. He also had a successful career as a football analyst, where he shared his insights and expertise with fans of the game.
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