He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, earning consensus All-American honors in 2010.
[2] As a senior in 2011, he was named a first-team All-Big 12 selection for the second consecutive year.
Regarded as one of the best tight ends in the 2012 NFL draft, Egnew was selected in the third round (78th pick overall) by the Miami Dolphins.
[3] On July 26, 2012, Egnew signed a four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
Michael Egnew was chosen to be the head coach for Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Columbia Missouri starting in the 2019-2020 season.