Matt Kalil

Kalil attended Servite High School in Anaheim, California, where he played for the Servite Friars high school football team. He made the 2005 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore first-team.

As a junior in 2006, he made Cal-Hi Sports All-State first-team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass first-team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first-team, Los Angeles Times All-Star and All-Trinity League Co-Lineman of the Year.

His 2007 senior season honors included Parade All-American, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American first-team, USA Today All-USA second-team, Scout.com All-American second-team, and ESPN 150, as a senior offensive and defensive lineman at Servite High in Anaheim. Kalil also participated in track & field at Servite, where he had top-throws of 13.55 meters (44 feet, 4 inches) in the shot put and 39.80 meters (130 feet, 5 inches) in the discus.{{Cite web |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/matt-kalil-15829/ |title=Matt Kalil | Southern California | Vikings OT |access-date=May 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083354/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/matt-kalil-15829/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}

Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Kalil was listed as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the class of 2008.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1825 |title=Rivals.com offensive tackles 2008 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 17, 2008 }} He played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on a West squad that featured fellow USC offensive lineman Tyron Smith.

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After redshirting his initial year at USC, Kalil served as backup to Tyron Smith at right tackle. He started against Boston College and performed well, and saw limited action in 11 other games (all but Arizona State) and played primarily on special teams. In his sophomore year, Kalil beat Smith to replace Charles Brown at left tackle, where he started all 13 games. He also played on the defensive line for special teams and blocked a point after touchdown against Notre Dame.

As a junior, Kalil retained his starting left tackle spot, helping the Trojans average 456.8 yards of total offense. The Trojans' offensive line only allowed an FBS-low eight sacks of quarterback Matt Barkley, none of which were allowed by Kalil.{{Cite web |last=Mortensen |first=Chris |author-link=Chris Mortensen |last2=Moura |first2=Pedro |date=December 16, 2011 |title=USC tackle Kalil plans to enter 2012 NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7358275/usc-trojans-matt-kalil-enter-2012-nfl-draft |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} For his effort, Kalil was named to several All-American teams, while also becoming the 12th Trojan offensive lineman to win the Morris Trophy. Kalil was also semifinalist for the 2011 Lombardi Award.

Kalil was regarded as the best offensive tackle prospect for the 2012 NFL draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |title=Flash forward: Top 32 picks for the 2012 NFL Draft |date=May 1, 2011 |work=CBSSports.com |first=Pete |last=Prisco |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928011232/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |archive-date=September 28, 2011 }}{{cite magazine |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716125722/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |title=Stanford's Luck headlines early look at top 2012 draft prospects |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 3, 2011 |first=Tony |last=Pauline }} He declared for the draft on December 16. After a strong performance at the NFL Combine, Kalil was projected to be the No. 3 draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings.{{cite news |url=http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_20045627 |title=As Matt Kalil's stock rises, so do Vikings' trade options |first=Jeremy |last=Fowler |newspaper=Pioneer Press |date=February 25, 2012 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-draft-coming-into-focus/ |title=NFL Draft coming into focus |work=Fox News |date=March 6, 2012 }}{{cite news |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/03/23/2012.mock.draft.3/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323210507/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/03/23/2012.mock.draft.3/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Mock Draft has Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin going in first two picks |first=Don |last=Banks |work=SI.com |date=March 23, 2012 }} The Vikings eventually selected Kalil, but not until trading down to the fourth spot.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} They had not selected an offensive lineman in the first round since Bryant McKinnie in 2002.

Kalil was USC's fifth offensive lineman selected in the top-5 of an NFL draft, after Ron Yary in 1968, Marvin Powell in 1977, Anthony Muñoz in 1980, and Tony Boselli in 1995. With Tyron Smith having been selected ninth overall in 2011, it also made USC the first school with consecutive top-10 selected offensive lineman since Texas' Leonard Davis (2001) and Mike Williams (2002).

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Kalil was signed to a four-year contract by the Minnesota Vikings on July 26, 2012.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Brian |date=July 26, 2012 |title=Minnesota Vikings sign Matt Kalil |url=http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_21164320/vikings-matt-kalil-agree-deal |access-date=February 20, 2024 |newspaper=St. Paul Pioneer-Press}} He was selected to attend the Pro Bowl after Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams was injured during a night club fight.{{cite web|title=Kalil Selected To His First Pro Bowl|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Kalil-Selected-To-His-First-Pro-Bowl/f4d1db24-2cf0-4e93-be31-6573f4df1f14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806025651/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Kalil-Selected-To-His-First-Pro-Bowl/f4d1db24-2cf0-4e93-be31-6573f4df1f14|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 6, 2017|website=Vikings.com|date=January 25, 2013}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2012.htm |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In week 6 of the 2013 NFL season, he faced off against his brother, Ryan Kalil, and the visiting Carolina Panthers, in which the Panthers won 35–10. Also in that game, the Kalils' sister, Danielle Kalil, sang the national anthem.

On September 21, 2016, Kalil was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.{{cite web|title=Vikings Place Matt Kalil on IR; Sign RB Ronnie Hillman|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-place-matt-kalil-on-ir-sign-rb-ronnie-hillman-17732700|last=Peters|first=Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=September 21, 2016}}

On March 10, 2017, Kalil signed a five-year, $55 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-Matt-Kalil/7477547d-b90f-4420-8368-3614645fc72f |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811060518/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-Matt-Kalil/7477547d-b90f-4420-8368-3614645fc72f |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |title=Panthers sign Matt Kalil |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=March 10, 2017 |website=Panthers.com}} He and his brother Ryan were the third set of brothers to play on the same offensive line in the NFL and the first set of brothers to do it in 24 years.{{Cite web |url=http://blackandbluereview.com/ryan-matt-kalil-same-offensive-line-carolina-panthers/ |title=Kalils Set to Become First Brothers on Same Offensive Line in 24 Years |last=Voth |first=Bill |date=March 9, 2017 |website=blackandbluereview.com |access-date=May 18, 2017}} In his first season with the Panthers, he started all 16 games at left tackle.

On September 2, 2018, Kalil was placed on injured reserve after undergoing a knee scope.{{Cite web |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/matt-kalil-placed-on-injured-reserve |title=Matt Kalil placed on injured reserve |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 2, 2018 |website=Panthers.com}}

On March 14, 2019, Kalil was released by the Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers release Matt Kalil|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-release-matt-kalil|website=Panthers.com|date=March 14, 2019}}

On March 22, 2019, Kalil signed with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/former-pro-bowl-ot-matt-kalil-signing-with-texans-0ap3000001023961 |title=Former Pro Bowl OT Matt Kalil signing with Texans |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=March 22, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} On September 1, 2019, Kalil was released by the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Texans cut Matt Kalil, save up to $5.25 million |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-cut-Matt-Kalil-save-up-to-5-25-million-14406159.php |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=Chron.com |language=en}}

Kalil is of Lebanese and Mexican descent.{{Cite web |date=2021-01-21 |title=Meet The 15+ NFL Players & Coaches With Lebanese Roots |url=https://www.the961.com/nfl-players-coaches-lebanese/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.the961.com |language=en-US}}

Kalil's father, Frank, was a center at Arkansas and Arizona, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1982, before playing for the USFL's Arizona Wranglers in 1983 and Houston Gamblers in 1984. His brother Ryan was an All-American at Southern California, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2007. Their sister Danielle sang the national anthem at the Vikings–Panthers game, which featured both of her brothers, on October 13, 2013.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Chris |date=October 12, 2013 |title=Kalil brothers face each other for first time |url=http://www.startribune.com/kalil-brothers-face-each-other-for-first-time/227466001/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Star Tribune}}

On July 8, 2015, he married model Haley O'Brien in a secret ceremony on a private beach in Kauai. On July 8, 2016, they had a formal ceremony with friends and family. The couple had a very private relationship. They lived in Minnesota, North Carolina, California, and finally New York City until their split in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Lev |first=Michael |date=September 29, 2010 |title=USC's Kalil takes it one kick-step at a time |url=http://www.ocregister.com/sports/kalil-268732-matt-frank.html |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=The Orange County Register}}

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