For the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, Tyler Matakevich is a linebacker. He stands 1.85 m tall and weighs 107 kg. He was a linebacker and running back for the football team at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, Connecticut. He concluded his high school career with 2,357 yards rushing, 1,355 yards receiving, 3,898 all-purpose yards on offense.
He also had 371 tackles, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, eight interceptions, and 59 total touchdowns. He participated in collegiate football for Temple University’s Temple Owls football team. He participated in all 13 games during his rookie season and made his debut in Week 5. He amassed 100 tackles, becoming the first freshman in school history to do so.
During his final year of eligibility, he helped Temple win the inaugural AAC Championship and was recognized nationally with awards including the Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and Defensive Player of the Year. During the 2016 NFL Draft’s seventh round, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Tyler. He signed a rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May 2016 that had a four-year duration, $2.40 million salary, and a $63,502 signing bonus.
His six combined tackles in a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in December 2017 were a season best. Matakevich committed to the Buffalo Bills for a period of two years on March 30, 2020. A one-year agreement with the Bills through the 2022 season was signed by Tyler in March 2021.
Who is number 44 on the Buffalo Bills?
Tyler Matakevich is number 44 on the Bills team.