Matt Overton
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Overton in the 2016 NFL season. | |||||||
| No. 45 Indianapolis Colts | |||||||
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| Position: | Long snapper | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 6, 1985 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | San Leandro, California | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Tracy (CA) | ||||||
| College: | Western Washington | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2007 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||
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Matt Overton (born July 6, 1985) is an American football long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2007. He played college football at Western Washington.
In between stints with the Seahawks, Overton played for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in 2009. After his release from the Seahawks in 2010, he rejoined the UFL but as a member of the Omaha Nighthawks. In 2010, he was named to the UFL's top-10 players list, earning him the recognition as the league's top long snapper. Overton was protected by the Nighthawks for the 2011 season.
Early years
Overton attended Tracy High School in Tracy, California where he was a two-way starter for four years for the Bulldogs football team. He earned Lineman of the Year, player of the month, athlete of the month awards, and 2002 SJAA honorable mention honors.
College career
Overton played college football at Western Washington where he was a team captain and two-year starter at defensive end and long snapper. As the starting defensive end, he recorded over 40 tackles, 5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 7 pass break-ups. He also attended Diablo Valley College from 2003-2004 before transferring to Western Washington. While at Diablo Valley College, he was named team co-captain and special teams MVP.
Professional career
Overton played for the Tri-Cities Fever of the af2 in 2008. He played for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in 2009 and helped them to an undefeated season and appeared in the first UFL championship. He was re-signed by the Seattle Seahawks on February 10, 2010.[1] After being released by the Seahawks during training camp, he signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL for his second season. Overton was named to the UFL top-10 players list in 2010.
On April 3, 2012, Overton signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Used primarily as a long snapper, he was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013.[2] On March 3, 2015, Overton signed a 4-year extension with the Colts.[3]
Personal life
Overton runs his own youth charity foundation called Pros 2 Youth and owns and operates a small business with teammates Maurice Clarett and Chad Lucas called Led By Pros. Led By Pros is located in Omaha, NE and offers a youth football academy and helps young athletes to succeed in life and in sport.
References
- ↑ Overton back with Seahawks
- ↑ Bowen, Kevin (January 15, 2014). "Matt Overton Headed to the Pro Bowl". Colts.com. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ Bowen, Kevin (March 3, 2015). "Colts, Matt Overton Agree To Contract Extension". colts.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.