Kristian Matte
| No. 51 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Date of birth: | September 3, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth: | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Career information | |
| Status: | Active |
| CFL status: | National |
| Position(s): | OL |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| College: | Concordia |
| CFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 2010-present | Montreal Alouettes |
Career stats | |
| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
Kristian Matte (born September 3, 1985) is a professional Canadian football offensive linemen for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. 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.
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]