Matt Lentz
{{Short description|American football player (born 1982)}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2017}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Matt Lentz
| image =
| number = 67
| position = Guard
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|11|19}}
| birth_place = Ortonville, Michigan, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 320
| college = Michigan
| undraftedyear = 2006
| pastteams =
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2007}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
- Florida Tuskers ({{UFL Year|2009}})*
- California Redwoods ({{UFL Year|2009}})
- Sacramento Mountain Lions ({{UFL Year|2010}})
| highlights =
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2004, 2005)
}}
Matt Lentz (born November 19, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
Lentz was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, Florida Tuskers, California Redwoods and Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Early life
Lentz attended Ortonville Brandon High school in Ortonville, Michigan.
College career
Lentz attended the University of Michigan, earning his first varsity letter as a sophomore in 2002. He went on to become a three-year starter at right guard, and a two-time All-Big Ten first-teamer. He majored in General Studies.
Professional career
=New York Giants=
Lentz was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played his first game for the Giants in their fourth preseason game in 2006, helping protect backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen complete 10-of-15 passes for 116 yards in a 31-23 victory over the New England Patriots.
Lentz did not start a regular season game during his time with the Giants, and was released during the final roster cuts before the 2007 regular season.{{cite news| url=http://www.nfl.com/preseason/story/09000d5d80200778/article/demps-placed-on-ir-tynes-named-kicker-by-giants| title=Demps placed on IR, Tynes named kicker by Giants| agency=Associated Press| date=September 1, 2007| work=NFL.com| access-date=December 11, 2014}} The day after, Lentz was signed to the Giants practice squad.{{cite news| title=Giants auditioning kickers, could replace Lawrence Tynes| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-auditioning-kickers-replace-lawrence-tynes-article-1.225797| work=Daily News| location=New York| date=October 3, 2007| access-date=December 11, 2014}} September 11, 2007, Lentz had his contract terminated from the practice squad.
=Detroit Lions=
Lentz was signed by the Detroit Lions April 7, 2009, only to be waived April 28.{{cite journal| title=Thursday Notes: Lions Sign Matt Lentz| url=http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2009/4/9/828223/thursday-notes-lions-sign-matt| last=Yuille| first=Sean| date=April 9, 2009| journal=SB Nation| access-date=December 11, 2014}}
=Florida Tuskers=
Lentz signed with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League September 9, 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3903015 |title=UFL's Florida Tuskers Announce Signing of Eight Additional Players |date=September 9, 2009 |work=OurSports Central |access-date=August 30, 2011}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071228221452/http://news.steelers.com/team/player/86539 Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan
Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:American football offensive guards
Category:Michigan Wolverines football players
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Category:Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Category:Detroit Lions players