Steve Gatena (No. 73) and Matt Kalil after the 2009 Rose Bowl victory |
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| USC Trojans — No. 75 | |
| Offensive tackle | Junior |
| Major: Sociology | |
| Date of birth: July 6, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Corona, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | Weight: 295 lb (134 kg; 21 st 1 lb) |
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| High school: Servite High School, Anaheim, California |
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| Stats at ESPN.com | |
Matt Kalil (born July 6, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle for the University of Southern California. He is regarded as one of the top prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft by analysts.[1][2]
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Kalil played his high school football at Servite High School in Anaheim, California, where his teammates included fellow USC Trojans Chris Galippo and D.J. Shoemate. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Kalil was listed as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the class of 2008, behind only Mike Adams and Baker Steinkuhler.[3]
In 2011, Kalil did not allow a quarterback sack, while the Trojans' offensive line only allowed an FBS-low eight sacks.[4]
Kalil declared for the 2012 NFL Draft.[4]
His father, Frank, was a center at Arkansas and Arizona, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1982, before playing for the USFL's Arizona Wranglers in 1983 and Houston Gamblers in 1984. His brother Ryan was an All-American at Southern California, and plays with the Carolina Panthers.[5]