• Source: Cliff Matthews

      • Cliff Matthews (born August 5, 1989) is an American football coach and former defensive lineman. He is the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for Reinhardt University, positions he has held since 2024. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at South Carolina.


      Professional career




      = Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

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      Matthews was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft. He was signed by the team on July 28. Unfortunately, he was injured in the preseason that year. On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.


      = Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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      On February 5, 2016, he was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts.


      = Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

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      On October 19, 2016, Matthews was signed by the Falcons. He was released by the Falcons on December 6, 2016.


      = Ottawa Redblacks

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      On January 8, 2018, Matthews signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League. On May 19, 2018, he was transferred to the retired list.


      References




      External links



      Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
      Atlanta Falcons bio
      South Carolina Gamecocks bio Archived 2009-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
      Media related to Cliff Matthews at Wikimedia Commons

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