Matt Vanderbeek
| No. 58, 91 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | August 16, 1967 Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | West Ottawa (MI) | ||
| College: | Michigan State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1990 | ||
| Career history | |||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
| |||
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Matthew James Vanderbeek (born August 16, 1967) is a former
Washington Redskins. He played college football at Michigan State University
.
Early years
Vanderbeek attended
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
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.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts (first stint)
Vanderbeek was signed as an
left inside linebacker in place of an injured Fredd Young
.
Minnesota Vikings
On March 18,
Plan B free agency with the Minnesota Vikings. He suffered a hand injury in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on August 27.[2]
He was released on October 8.
Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
On October 23,
special teams
tackles.
He was released on August 31,
Dallas Cowboys
On August 31,
special teams
tackles (seventh on the team).
Washington Redskins
On March 28,
Washington Redskins.[9] He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 4, 1996, after suffering a torn rotator cuff injury against the Philadelphia Eagles.[10]
Personal life
Vanderbeek currently works as a
real estate broker
.
References
- ^ "Spartans match Michigan's five picks". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Both sides seek special delivery". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Redskins sign another linebacker". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Redskins are glad Westbrook's back". Retrieved January 7, 2020.