Fred Matua
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Fred Matua at USC's 2004 National Championship trophy celebration in January 2005. |
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Date of birth | January 14, 1984 |
Place of birth | Lakewood, California |
Position(s) | Offensive guard |
College | USC |
NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 7/ Pick 217 |
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2006-Present | Cleveland Browns |
Fred Matua (born January 14, 1984) is an American football offensive lineman who decided to forego his senior season at the University of Southern California to enter the 2006 NFL Draft.
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[edit] Professional career
He was drafted on the second day by the National Football League Detroit Lions but was cut by the team and was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. On October 28, 2006, he was signed to the Cleveland Browns roster.
[edit] College career
While playing college football for the USC Trojans, Matua was an All-American in 2005.
[edit] High school career
Matua prepped at Banning High in Wilmington, CA.
[edit] Personal
His distant cousin is Manu Tuiasosopo, father of Oakland Raiders quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo.