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This article is about Matt O'Donnell, the Canadian Football player. For the news anchor, see Matt O'Donnell.
Matt O'Donnell No. 76 Cincinnati Bengals Date of birth: March 26, 1989 Place of birth: Comox, British Columbia Career information Status: Practice Squad CFL status: Non-import Position(s): OL Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Weight: 340 lb (150 kg) University: Queen's CFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 2nd / Pick: 15th Drafted by: Saskatchewan Roughriders Organizations As player: 2011-Present Cincinnati Bengals - *Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards 2009 Vanier Cup Champion
Awards: 2010 J. P. Metras Trophy OUA Honors: - 2009 CIS All-Canadian (First Team)
- 2010 CIS All-Canadian (First Team)
Playing stats at CFL.ca Matthew O'Donnell (born March 26, 1989 in Comox, British Columbia) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. O'Donnell played high school football at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston Ontario. In the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 11th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and sixth by players in the CIS.[1] On December 17, 2010, it was announced that O'Donnell was one of two CIS players to be named to the East–West Shrine Game.[2]
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College Career
When O’Donnell first suited up at Queen's back in 2007 he was a sizable yet very green 18-year-old rookie. But his time spent under the Queen's coaching staff allowed him to develop into one of the top offensive line prospects in the country heading into the 2011 CFL Draft. Heading into the draft O'Donnell was ranked 11th on the CFL Amateur Scouting Bureau's list of the top prospects.
The ranking is certainly deserved after an impressive college career. He won the Gaels’ Justin Schwieg Trophy as most improved player in 2008, and was named The Orrin Carson Memorial Trophy for best Offensive Lineman twice, for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He was also named a first-team All-Canadian in both 2009 and 2010, and took home the OUA award for best lineman this past season.
Professional Career
CFL Draft
O'Donnell was chosen in the second round and 15th overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. O'Donnell was the fourth offensive lineman taken in the draft, but was the highest CIS offensive lineman selected.
Boston Celtics
On May 31, 2011, it was reported that O'Donnell had chosen to delay his signing with the Roughriders due to the NBA's Boston Celtics expressing an interest in trying him out. This move was seen as peculiar given the fact that he had not played basketball since high school.[3]
Cincinnati Bengals
On July 26, 2011, O'Donnell signed a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals one day following the 2011 NFL Lockout.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.cfl.ca/page/ecamp-scouting-bureau_april_2011
- ^ http://www.cfl.ca/article/parker-o-donnell-selected-to-shrine-game
- ^ http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=367498 Roughrider's O'Donnell has tryout with the NBA's Celtics
- ^ http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=372501
Cincinnati Bengals current roster Active roster 2 Mike Nugent | 7 Bruce Gradkowski | 10 Kevin Huber | 14 Andy Dalton | 16 Andrew Hawkins | 18 A. J. Green | 19 Brandon Tate | 20 Reggie Nelson | 22 Nate Clements | 23 Kelly Jennings | 24 Adam Jones | 26 Taylor Mays | 27 Gibril Wilson | 28 Bernard Scott | 29 Leon Hall | 30 Cedric Peerman | 31 Robert Sands | 32 Cedric Benson | 36 Chris Pressley | 40 Brian Leonard | 42 Chris Crocker | 45 Jeromy Miles | 46 Clark Harris | 51 Dan Skuta | 52 Dontay Moch | 53 Thomas Howard | 57 Vincent Rey | 58 Rey Maualuga | 59 Brandon Johnson | 62 Nate Livings | 63 Bobbie Williams | 64 Kyle Cook | 65 Clint Boling | 66 Mike McGlynn | 68 Jonathan Fanene | 71 Andre Smith | 73 Anthony Collins | 74 Dennis Roland | 77 Andrew Whitworth | 81 Colin Cochart | 84 Jermaine Gresham | 86 Donald Lee | 87 Andre Caldwell | 88 Ryan Whalen | 89 Jerome Simpson | 90 Pat Sims | 91 Robert Geathers | 92 Frostee Rucker | 93 Michael Johnson | 94 Domata Peko | 96 Carlos Dunlap | 97 Geno Atkins | 99 Manny Lawson
Reserve lists 11 Jordan Shipley (IR) | 55 Keith Rivers (NF-Inj.) | 56 Roddrick Muckelroy (IR) | 83 Bo Scaife (IR)
Practice Squad 5 Zac Robinson | 21 Brandon Ghee | 35 James Develin | 41 DeQuin Evans | 60 Otis Hudson | 76 Matt O'Donnell | 80 Chase Coffman | 85 Armon Binns
AFC East: BUF · MIA · NE · NYJ • North: BAL · CIN · CLE · Persondata Name Odonnell, Matthew Alternative names Short description Date of birth March 26, 1989 Place of birth Comox, British Columbia Date of death Place of death Categories:- 1989 births
- Living people
- Players of Canadian football from British Columbia
- Canadian football offensive linemen
- Queen's Golden Gaels football players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
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