Matt McCoy life and biography

Matt McCoy is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.

Signed with Seattle on March 16, 2010.

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

* Originally a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles (63rd overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. Has also spent time with New Orleans and most recently withTampa Bay.
* Played in 12 games with two starts in 2009 forTampa Bay, tallying 14 tackles (12 solo).
* Has played in 47 career games with 12 starts since 2005, with 102 tackles (63 solo) and two sacks. Has also collected 50 special teams tackles.

COLLEGE:

One of the most productive line- backers in San Diego State history, finishing with 396 tackles and eight sacks in his three- year career. Earned second-team All-Mountain West honors in 2004.

PERSONAL:

Starred at Tustin High, setting school record for sacks as a junior with 18.5 and then broke his own record as a senior with 23. Majored in criminal justice.

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