Matt Lentz (born November 19, 1982) is a former
American football
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guard. He was signed by the
New York Giants as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2006. He played
college football at
Michigan
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.
Lentz was also a member of the
Pittsburgh Steelers,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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,
Detroit Lions,
Florida Tuskers
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,
California Redwoods
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and
Sacramento Mountain Lions
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.
High school
Lentz attended Ortonville Brandon High school in
Ortonville, Michigan.
College career
Lentz attended the University of Michigan, earning his first varsity letter as a
sophomore in 2002. He went on to become a three-year starter at right guard, and a two-time All-Big Ten first-teamer. He majored in General Studies.
Professional career
New York Giants
Lentz was signed by the
New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played his first game for the Giants in their fourth preseason game in 2006, helping protect backup quarterback
Jared Lorenzen
Jared Raymond Lorenzen (February 14, 1981 – July 3, 2019) was an American football quarterback and administrator who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons with the New York Giants. He played college football at Kentucky ...
complete 10-of-15 passes for 116 yards in a 31-23 victory over the
New England Patriots.
Lentz did not start a regular season game during his time with the Giants, and was released during the final roster cuts before the 2007 regular season. The day after, Lentz was signed to the Giants practice squad. September 11, 2007, Lentz had his contract terminated from the practice squad.
Detroit Lions
Lentz was signed by the
Detroit Lions April 7, 2009, only to be waived April 28.
Florida Tuskers
Lentz signed with the
Florida Tuskers
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of the
United Football League September 9, 2009.
References
External links
Pittsburgh Steelers bio
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1982 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Oakland County, Michigan
Players of American football from Michigan
American football offensive tackles
American football offensive guards
Michigan Wolverines football players
New York Giants players
Pittsburgh Steelers players
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Detroit Lions players
Florida Tuskers players
Sacramento Mountain Lions players