Matt Giordano
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Career Summary
Matt Giordano is a former NFL safety from California. NFL statistics credit him with 116 games, 186 tackles, 11 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Matt Giordano is a former NFL safety from California. NFL statistics credit him with 116 games, 186 tackles, 11 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
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Early Life
Giordano was born in Fresno, California, and his parents are Victor and Janet Giordano.
Giordano was born in Fresno, California, and his parents are Victor and Janet Giordano.
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High School
At Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, Giordano helped the team win its first Valley championship in 2000. As a senior, Cal credited him with five interceptions, 64 tackles and three forced fumbles.
At Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, Giordano helped the team win its first Valley championship in 2000. As a senior, Cal credited him with five interceptions, 64 tackles and three forced fumbles.
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College Career
Giordano began at Fresno City College, where he was a two-time all-conference selection and earned all-state honors. After transferring to Cal, he recorded 50 tackles in 2003 and earned first-team All-Pac-10 recognition in 2004.
Giordano began at Fresno City College, where he was a two-time all-conference selection and earned all-state honors. After transferring to Cal, he recorded 50 tackles in 2003 and earned first-team All-Pac-10 recognition in 2004.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis selected Giordano in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 134th overall, after his California career.
Indianapolis selected Giordano in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 134th overall, after his California career.
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NFL Career
Giordano played for Indianapolis from 2005 through 2008, Green Bay in 2009, New Orleans in 2010, Oakland in 2011 and 2012, and St. Louis in 2013. His NFL totals were 116 games, 186 tackles, 11 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Giordano played for Indianapolis from 2005 through 2008, Green Bay in 2009, New Orleans in 2010, Oakland in 2011 and 2012, and St. Louis in 2013. His NFL totals were 116 games, 186 tackles, 11 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Giordano was part of Indianapolis’ Super Bowl XLI championship team. His 2007 season included two interceptions, one returned 83 yards for a touchdown, and in 2013 he returned an interception 82 yards for another score.
Giordano was part of Indianapolis’ Super Bowl XLI championship team. His 2007 season included two interceptions, one returned 83 yards for a touchdown, and in 2013 he returned an interception 82 yards for another score.
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Playing Style
Giordano brought speed and strength to the secondary and contributed in coverage packages and on special teams. His NFL record also includes 19 passes defensed and 11 interceptions.
Giordano brought speed and strength to the secondary and contributed in coverage packages and on special teams. His NFL record also includes 19 passes defensed and 11 interceptions.
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Legacy
Giordano extended his football career into coaching. California listed him as a New Orleans defensive assistant in 2023 and as Chicago’s assistant defensive backs/safeties coach in 2025.
Giordano extended his football career into coaching. California listed him as a New Orleans defensive assistant in 2023 and as Chicago’s assistant defensive backs/safeties coach in 2025.
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Post-Career
After his NFL playing career, Giordano moved into coaching. California’s official reports document defensive coaching roles with New Orleans and Chicago.
After his NFL playing career, Giordano moved into coaching. California’s official reports document defensive coaching roles with New Orleans and Chicago.
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