Matt Lauter
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Career Summary
Matt Lauter is a tight end who became one of Boise State's most productive players at the position before NFL opportunities in 2026.
Lauter spent five seasons at Boise State and ranked third among the program's tight ends in receiving yards and touchdowns. He began his professional path with Las Vegas and later joined Minnesota in August 2026.
The Vikings biography lists 97 career receptions, 1,146 yards, and 12 touchdowns at Boise State.
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Early Life
Lauter was born in Gainesville, Florida, and attended Torrey Pines High School in California.
Boise State lists Lauter's hometown as Gainesville, Florida, and his high school as Torrey Pines. The school reported that his family later moved to North County San Diego for high school.
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High School
Lauter played football and lacrosse at Torrey Pines High School.
Boise State reported that Lauter grew up playing several sports and focused on football and lacrosse at Torrey Pines.
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College Career
Lauter set Boise State's single-season tight-end receptions record in 2024.
In 2024, Lauter caught 47 passes for 619 yards and seven touchdowns, setting the program's tight-end single-season receptions record. He was first-team All-Mountain West and led Mountain West tight ends in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
In 2025, he added 37 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, then scored in his final college game.
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Path to the NFL
Lauter signed with Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 draft.
Boise State announced that Lauter signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent. Minnesota's biography also notes a Tennessee preseason stint before he joined the Vikings.
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NFL Career
Minnesota signed Lauter in August 2026 after his early offseason stops with Las Vegas and Tennessee.
The Vikings announced Lauter's signing on August 24, 2026. The announcement establishes the date of his Minnesota opportunity without asserting regular-season NFL statistics.
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Career Accomplishments
Lauter earned conference and academic recognition at Boise State.
Boise State lists Lauter as a 2024 first-team All-Mountain West selection and a four-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree. He also appeared on the 2025 Mackey Award watch list.
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