Tim Mattran (born October 23, 1984) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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. Mattran has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Mattran was raised in

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and attended

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. Mattran also participated in the State Science Bowl for two years at Chaska Senior High.Football – Stanford University Official Athletic Site

College career

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, Mattran did not play during his first two seasons. During his third year, however, he was used as a reserve and, by 2005, was the starting

. A serious ankle injury prevented him from playing in 2006, but he returned as a starter in 2007 after the

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granted him a sixth year of eligibility. He was named to the All-Academic Pac-10 team four times.St. Louis Rams bio
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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Ranked as the 22nd best center prospect in the draft by Scout Magazine Mattran signed with the

as an

following the

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. He chose Minnesota over the

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because he wanted the chance to be close to home and also to learn from

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center

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. Mattran was waived by the Vikings during final cuts on August 30. He was re-signed to the team's

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the following day, but released on September 17.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Mattran was signed to the

of the

after the team released

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. He spent the final five weeks of 2008 season as a member of the Jaguars practice squad.

St. Louis Rams

Mattran was signed by the

on March 16, 2009.Rams Re-Sign Stterstrom
Yahoo Sports, March 17, 2009

Oakland Raiders

Mattran was signed to the

on December 18, 2009.

Hartford Colonials

Mattran was drafted by the

in the

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References

External links

Stanford Cardinal bio
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