Matt Schobel
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 4, 1978 | |
| Place of birth: Columbus, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 263 lb (119 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Texas Christian | |
| NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 | |
| Debuted in 2002 for the Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2008 | |
| Receptions | 117 |
| Receiving yards | 1,270 |
| Receiving average | 10.9 |
| Receiving TDs | 12 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Matthew Thomas Schobel (
/ˈʃoʊbəl/; born November 4, 1978 in Columbus, Texas) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.
Schobel has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Matt is the younger brother of free agent defensive end Aaron Schobel and the cousin of free agent defensive end Bo Schobel.[1]
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[edit] Early years
Schobel attended Columbus High School in Columbus, Texas. He played football there as a quarterback. Also was 2nd leg in 4 x 100 meter relay team. Excellent basketball player that was known for dunks.
[edit] College career
Schobel originally signed with Texas A&M as a quarterback in 1997. He was redshirted as a freshman, and decided to transfer to Texas Christian University, sitting out the 1998 season per NCAA transfer rules. Due to his size and surprising quickness and mobility, he was converted to tight end in 2000 and played three seasons (1999–2001) at Texas Christian University.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Cincinnati Bengals
Schobel was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (the 67th player overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.
Schobel played four years with the Bengals where he tallied 90 receptions for 938 yards and nine touchdowns.
[edit] Philadelphia Eagles
In 2006, Schobel became an unrestricted free agent and signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Through 2008, Schobel has seen action in 36 games, starting 11. He has 27 receptions for 332 yards and three touchdowns. He was released on September 5, 2009.
[edit] The Falls Resort & Golf Club
Recently, Matt Schobel was crowned as the "premiere" golfer of the family earning low-medalist for the family of avid golfers with a two day score of 199 in The Falls Club Championship. Ryan Schobel finished second, and Aaron Schobel was awarded third and received a particiaption ribbon.
