Linebacker Tyler Matakevich competes in American football for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills. He played linebacker and running back for St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, Connecticut, where he was a student. With 2,357 yards rushing, 1,355 yards receiving, 3,898 all-purpose yards, 371 tackles, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, eight interceptions, and 59 total touchdowns, he finished his high school career with impressive numbers.
He participated in collegiate football for Temple University’s Temple Owls team. He participated in all 13 contests during his rookie season and made his debut in Week 5. He surpassed 100 tackles for the first time in a freshman in school history. During his final year of eligibility, he guided Temple to the first AAC Championship and won numerous national awards, including AAC Defensive Player of the Year, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Chuck Bednarik Award.
Tyler was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $2.40 million rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May 2016, which also included a $63,502 signing bonus. He recorded a season-high six combined tackles in a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in December 2017. Matakevich and the Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year contract on March 30, 2020. Tyler and the Bills agreed to a one-year agreement in March 2021 that would last through the 2022 season.
How Tall Is Tyler Matakevich?
Tyler Matakevich is 107 kg and 1.85 m tall.