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Cliff Matthews

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Cliff Matthews
Matthews with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013
Personal information
Born (1989-08-05) August 5, 1989 (age 36)
Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolCheraw (SC)
CollegeSouth Carolina
NFL draft2011: 7th round, 230th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Coaching
Awards and highlights
As a player
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles28
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cliff Matthews (born August 5, 1989) is an American football coach and former defensive lineman. He most recently served as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for Reinhardt University, positions he held in 2024. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at South Carolina.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		257 lb
(117 kg)		34 in
(0.86 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.88 s1.72 s2.86 s4.37 s7.21 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

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Matthews was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.[3] He was signed by the team on July 28.[4] Unfortunately, he was injured in the preseason that year. On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.[5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On February 5, 2016, Matthews 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.[6]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

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On October 19, 2016, Matthews was signed by the Falcons.[7] He was released by the Falcons on December 6, 2016.[8]

Ottawa Redblacks

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On January 8, 2018, Matthews signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.[9] On May 19, 2018, he was transferred to the retired list.[10]

References

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  1. ↑ "Cliff Matthews Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ "2011 Draft Scout Cliff Matthews, South Carolina NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  4. ↑ Yasinskas, Pat (July 28, 2011). "Falcons sign three draft picks". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Falcons Down to a 67-Man Roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2015. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2016). "Bucs Trim Roster to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  7. ↑ Jackson, Curtis (October 19, 2016). "Falcons Sign DL Cliff Matthews Release Goldson". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  8. ↑ Jackson, Curtis (December 6, 2016). "Falcons Sign DL Malliciah Goodman". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on December 11, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "REDBLACKS release DB Taylor; sign five". CFL.ca. January 8, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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  • Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
  • Atlanta Falcons bio
  • South Carolina Gamecocks bio Archived 2009-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
  • Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Cliff Matthews at Wikimedia Commons
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