Mikey Gildea is a 6'4", 298-pound offensive lineman from New Canaan, Connecticut, who attended The Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey. At Hun, he lettered for four years and started for three seasons under coach Todd Smith, earning three-time All-New Jersey Prep Team honors and two-year All-League recognition. He was named three-time All-Area selection and served as a team captain during a four-year run that included a 34-6 record. Gildea received three-star ratings from recruiting services. He joined Virginia as a true freshman and is pursuing a Business degree.