Kristian Matte
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1985)
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Kristian Matte (born September 3, 1985) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman and is currently the running backs coach for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted seventh overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2010 CFL draft and played his entire 15-year career (2010–2024) with the team after attending mini camp with the NFL's Houston Texans.
Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Matte with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024 | |
| BC Lions | |
|---|---|
| Title | Running backs coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 3, 1985 Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Position | Offensive lineman (No. 51) |
| University | Concordia |
| CFL draft | 2010: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2010 | Houston Texans* |
| 2010–2024 | Montreal Alouettes |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Coaching | |
| 2025–present | BC Lions (RB) |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
University career
Matte played CIS football for the Concordia Stingers.
Professional career
Houston Texans
Matte signed with the NFL's Houston Texans on April 24, 2010, which was approximately one week before the CFL draft. Nonetheless, the Montreal Alouettes selected him with their seventh overall pick. Their gamble paid off as Matte was released by the Texans on June 16, 2010.[1][2]
Montreal Alouettes
On July 14, 2010, it was announced that Matte had signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes.[3] He signed an extension with the team on December 18, 2020.[4] On December 5, 2024, Matte announced his retirement.[5]
Coaching career
On February 26, 2025, Matte was announced as the running backs coach for the BC Lions.[6]
Acting career
In October 2003, Matte played Jason Voorhees in the viral internet short film comedy "Horror Friends"[7] written and directed by his high school friend and former band mate, Jordan Crowder. Matte also had a brief cameo in Crowder's independent feature film "Bend & Break" billed as "Pool Hall Thug."
Music career
Matte was the drummer of the Canadian Punk Band "Cadywoompus[8]" in the early 2000's.
