Kristian Matte
Kristian Matte (born September 3, 1985) is a professional Canadian football offensive linemen for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted seventh overall by the Alouettes in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with the team after attending mini camp with the NFL's Houston Texans. He played college football for the Concordia Stingers.
| No. 51 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Born: | September 3, 1985 Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OL |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| University | Concordia |
| CFL draft | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2010 | Houston Texans* |
| 2010–present | Montreal Alouettes |
| CFL East All-Star | 2019 |
| Career stats | |
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Professional career
Houston Texans
Matte signed with the NFL's Houston Texans on April 24, 2010, which was approximately one week before the CFL draft. Nonetheless, the Montreal Alouettes selected him with their seventh overall pick. Their gamble paid off as Matte was released by the Texans on June 16, 2010.[1][2]
Montreal Alouettes
On July 14, 2010, it was announced that Matte had signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes.[3]
References
- "Kristian Matte - Roster - Montreal Alouettes". 2 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013.
- "Matte joins Als – finally". 14 July 2010.
- https://www.cfl.ca/article/als-sign-first-round-draft-choice-matte Archived 2012-09-10 at the Wayback Machine Als sign first round draft choice Matte
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