Matt Lentz
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| Born: | November 19, 1982 Guard |
| Undrafted: | 2006 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Matt Lentz (born November 19, 1982) is a former
Lentz was also a member of the
High school
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.[1] The day after, Lentz was signed to the Giants practice squad.[2] 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.[3]
Florida Tuskers
Lentz signed with the
References
- ^ "Demps placed on IR, Tynes named kicker by Giants". NFL.com. Associated Press. September 1, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- Daily News. New York. October 3, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Yuille, Sean (April 9, 2009). "Thursday Notes: Lions Sign Matt Lentz". SB Nation. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "UFL's Florida Tuskers Announce Signing of Eight Additional Players". OurSports Central. September 9, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011.