| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1965 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Oregon University |
| Playing career | |
| 1987 | Portland State |
| 1988–1991 | Western Oregon |
| Position(s) | Tight end - Offensive line |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1992 | Western Oregon (OL) |
| 1993–1994 | Western Oregon (TE) |
| 1995 | Lewis & Clark (TE/RB) |
| 1996 | Portland State (OL) |
| 1997–1999 | Portland State (RB) |
| 2000-2001 | Montana State (TE) |
| 2002–2003 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OL) |
| 2003 | Oakland Raiders (Consultant) |
| 2004–2006 | Nebraska (SA) |
| 2006–2007 | San Diego (TE) |
| 2011–2013 | San Francisco 49ers (RB) |
| 2014-2016 | ESPN Radio Boise (Host/Analyst/PD) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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Michael Christianson (born April 7, 1965) is an American football college and professional coach. Christianson most recently served as the assistant running backs coach and the Director of Technology for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) in 2011[1] through 2013 which featured a Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII (47). Prior to his tenure with the 49ers, Christianson also served on University of Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's staff at the University of San Diego (USD) where the Toreros of the Pioneer Football League won a Division I-AA Mid-Major National title in 2006. He has worked as a football coach at several other National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) institutions, including The University of Nebraska, Montana State University and Portland State University. Christianson coached the offensive line in 2002-2003 as a member of Jon Gruden's staff and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,[2] winning Super Bowl XXXVII (37). Christianson played tight-end and offensive lineman at Western Oregon University.