Matt Vanderbeek
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Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born | August 16, 1967 Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | West Ottawa (MI) | ||||||
| College | Michigan State | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1990: undrafted | ||||||
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Matthew James Vanderbeek (born August 16, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
Vanderbeek attended West Ottawa High School, where he practiced football and track. As a senior linebacker, he posted 104 tackles (13 for loss) and 7 sacks, while receiving All-state honors.
He accepted a football scholarship to play for Michigan State University. As a junior, he was switched from outside linebacker to defensive end and became a starter.
As a senior, he posted 60 tackles (11 for loss), 2 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten.[1] He finished his college career with 119 career tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback sacks.