Bryan Mattison
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Career Summary
Bryan Mattison was an Iowa defensive end who converted to offensive line in the NFL.
His professional career included regular-season appearances with Baltimore, St. Louis and Kansas City.
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Early Life
Mattison grew up in a football family.
His father, Greg Mattison, was a college and NFL coach. Bryan attended Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, before choosing Iowa.
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High School
Mattison earned statewide recognition at Penn High School.
As a senior, he was an Associated Press first-team all-state selection. His honors also included Indiana Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2002.
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College Career
Mattison played defensive end and served as a two-year captain at Iowa.
In his final season, he recorded 61 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and four forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
The Jets signed Mattison as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
He subsequently joined Baltimore, spending two seasons on its practice squad before moving onto the active roster.
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NFL Career
Mattison played 19 NFL games, including four starts.
Kansas City’s May 2013 release announcement listed his regular-season service with Baltimore in 2010, St. Louis in 2011 and Kansas City in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Mattison earned second-team All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches as a senior.
In 2008 he received the Michael J. Rabold Distinguished Player Award, honoring achievement on and off the field by a former Indiana North-South All-Star Game participant.
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Playing Style
Mattison adapted from college defensive line to NFL offensive line.
Iowa’s 2011 NFL roster review documented the position change while he was with Baltimore.
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Legacy
Mattison earned recognition across high school, college and professional football.
His Rabold award recognized both football achievement and contributions beyond the playing field after his Iowa career.
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Post-Career
Mattison was elected to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.
The Hall’s announcement identified him with Penn High School, Iowa and his NFL teams.
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