Joe Staley

Joseph Andrew Staley (born August 30, 1984) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas and was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Early life While attending Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan, Staley earned two letters in football and two in track. In the 200-meter dash, he set a record with a time of 21.9 seconds.

Staley was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2007 NFL draft. The pick was acquired after the team traded into the first round with the New England Patriots giving up their 2008 first round pick (which became Jerod Mayo) and a 2007 fourth-round pick (which was subsequently traded to the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Randy Moss).

He was named the starting right tackle over Kwame Harris on August 28, 2007. He finished the season with all 16 starts and allowed 8 sacks.

In the 2008 NFL season, Staley was moved to left tackle starting every game, allowing just 8.5 sacks.

Prior to the 2009 season, Staley signed a six-year contract extension with the 49ers through the 2017 season. He missed seven games of the season with a sprained knee, but managed to start all the other 9 games allowing just 3 sacks and having no penalties called against him.

On October 30, 2011, he caught a pass from a tackle eligible formation for a key first down in the 49ers' 20–10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

On December 27, 2011, Staley was named to the 2012 Pro Bowl and started at left tackle for the NFC. He started every game for the 49ers during the 2011 season as they rushed for over 2,000 yards.

On December 26, 2012, Staley was named to the 2013 Pro Bowl. He started every game for the 49ers that season, despite a small scare involving a concussion. The 49ers finished 4th in the regular season, with 2,491 yards of rushing offense, 3rd in the league with 5.1 yards per carry, and tied for second in the league for the number of runs of at least 20 yards in length.

At the end of the 2012 season, Staley and the 49ers appeared in Super Bowl XLVII. He started in the game, but the 49ers fell to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.

He signed a two-year extension in the 2014 offseason to extend his tenure through the 2019 season.

In 2017, Staley started 15 games at left tackle, missing one game with an eye injury, on his way to his sixth Pro Bowl.

On April 17, 2018, Staley signed a restructured contract with the 49ers which gave him a pay raise over the next two seasons.

On June 5, 2019, Staley signed a two-year contract extension with the 49ers through the 2021 season.

Staley reached another Super Bowl in the 2019 season, but the 49ers lost 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV to the Kansas City Chiefs. In his final act as a 49er, Staley called the ceremonial coin toss on behalf of the captains of the 49ers and Chiefs, which included fellow CMU alumnus Eric Fisher who went on to accept the Vince Lombardi Trophy on behalf of the Chiefs' players.

On April 25, 2020, Staley announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons, following the 49ers' acquisition of Trent Williams. He was released with an injury settlement on May 1, 2020.

Personal life Staley is married to former professional soccer player Carrie Dew. They have two daughters, Grace and Audrey. He has hosted a video blog known as the "Joe Show" for the 49ers website.

Staley is a minority shareholder in the Premier League soccer club Leeds United.