Kevin Matthews
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Career Summary
Kevin Matthews is a former NFL center from Sugar Land, Texas. He played at Texas A&M and appeared in 17 games with the Tennessee Titans.
Kevin Matthews is a former NFL center from Sugar Land, Texas. He played at Texas A&M and appeared in 17 games with the Tennessee Titans.
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Early Life
Matthews was born in Sugar Land, Texas, and grew up in a football family. His father, Bruce Matthews, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Matthews was born in Sugar Land, Texas, and grew up in a football family. His father, Bruce Matthews, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
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High School
At Elkins High School in Sugar Land, Matthews made the 2005 All-Greater Houston football team and earned first-team all-district honors as a junior and senior. He also competed in track and field as a shot-putter.
At Elkins High School in Sugar Land, Matthews made the 2005 All-Greater Houston football team and earned first-team all-district honors as a junior and senior. He also competed in track and field as a shot-putter.
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College Career
Matthews played 34 games with 25 starts during four years at Texas A&M, finishing with 25 consecutive starts at center. As a senior, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition and was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list.
Matthews played 34 games with 25 starts during four years at Texas A&M, finishing with 25 consecutive starts at center. As a senior, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition and was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list.
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Path to the NFL
Matthews signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2010. His Texas A&M career had begun as a walk-on, a path the university later cited among its overachieving contributors.
Matthews signed with Tennessee as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2010. His Texas A&M career had begun as a walk-on, a path the university later cited among its overachieving contributors.
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NFL Career
Matthews played 17 regular-season games and made three starts for Tennessee: three games with one start in 2010 and 14 games with two starts in 2012.
Matthews played 17 regular-season games and made three starts for Tennessee: three games with one start in 2010 and 14 games with two starts in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Matthews turned an undrafted opportunity into 17 NFL appearances and three starts. At Texas A&M, he compiled 25 starts and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition as a senior.
Matthews turned an undrafted opportunity into 17 NFL appearances and three starts. At Texas A&M, he compiled 25 starts and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition as a senior.
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Playing Style
Matthews was a center who developed from reserve work into 25 consecutive college starts. The Titans listed him at 6-foot-3 and 302 pounds and noted his leadership with Texas A&M’s young 2008 offensive line.
Matthews was a center who developed from reserve work into 25 consecutive college starts. The Titans listed him at 6-foot-3 and 302 pounds and noted his leadership with Texas A&M’s young 2008 offensive line.
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Legacy
Matthews carried a Texas A&M walk-on story into the NFL and continued the Matthews family’s football tradition. Texas A&M recognized him among the program’s contributors and later included him in its Aggie Legends event.
Matthews carried a Texas A&M walk-on story into the NFL and continued the Matthews family’s football tradition. Texas A&M recognized him among the program’s contributors and later included him in its Aggie Legends event.
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Post-Career
Texas A&M included Matthews as an honorary coach in its 2021 Aggie Legends Flag Football Game. The reviewed sources do not provide a broader verified post-playing-career account.
Texas A&M included Matthews as an honorary coach in its 2021 Aggie Legends Flag Football Game. The reviewed sources do not provide a broader verified post-playing-career account.
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