Cliff Matthews
_2013.jpg) Matthews with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013 | |||||||||
| No. 98 Atlanta Falcons | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | August 5, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Cheraw, South Carolina | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Cheraw (SC) | ||||||||
| College: | South Carolina | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 230 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |||||||||
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Cliff Matthews (born August 5, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Matthews was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was signed by the team on July 28.[1] Unfortunately, he was injured in the preseason that year. On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.[2]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On February 5, 2016 he was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On September 3, 2016 he was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts.[3]
Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On October 19, 2016, Matthews was signed by the Falcons.[4]
References
- ↑ Yasinskas, Pat (July 28, 2011). "Falcons sign three draft picks". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Falcons Down to a 67-Man Roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ↑ Smith, Scott. "Bucs Trim Roster to 53". Buccaneers.com.
- ↑ Jackson, Curtis (October 19, 2016). "Falcons Sign DL Cliff Matthews Release Goldson". AtlantaFalcons.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com • ESPN • Pro-Football-Reference
- Atlanta Falcons bio
- South Carolina Gamecocks bio