Cliff Matthews
American gridiron football player (born 1989)
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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.
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Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S.
Matthews with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013 | |||||
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| Born | August 5, 1989 Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 268 lb (122 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Cheraw (SC) | ||||
| College | South Carolina | ||||
| NFL draft | 2011: 7th round, 230th overall pick | ||||
| Career history | |||||
Playing | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Coaching | |||||
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Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 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 s | 1.72 s | 2.86 s | 4.37 s | 7.21 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | 17 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[1][2] | ||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons (first stint)
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
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)
On October 19, 2016, Matthews was signed by the Falcons.[7] He was released by the Falcons on December 6, 2016.[8]
Ottawa Redblacks
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]
