Matt Tobin (born June 5, 1990) is a former

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. He played

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, and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2013.

Early years

Matt Tobin went to school at St. Paul's elementary school in Worthington, IA. After graduating in 6th grade, he attended Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, IA. Tobin did not start a game until his senior season in high school, in which he was selected to the second-team all-state. He was named to the first-team all-District and all-Area also in his senior season, in which he was named captain of all-Area squad.

College career

Tobin played college football as a walk on at University of Iowa, where he started his final 22 games.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On April 29, 2013, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On December 12, 2016, Tobin was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 14.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 21, 2017, Tobin was traded, along with the Eagles' 2018 seventh round pick, to the

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in exchange for their 2018 fifth round pick.

New England Patriots

On March 17, 2018, Tobin signed with the

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. On September 1, Tobin was released as part of the roster cutdown.

San Francisco 49ers

On September 3, 2018, Tobin signed a one year deal with the

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. He was released on September 19, 2018.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On November 7, 2018, Tobin was re-signed by the New England Patriots. On November 26, 2018, the Patriots waived Tobin.

References

External links

Iowa Hawkeyes bioPhiladelphia Eagles bio
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