Position: Offensive tackle College: Southern California Height 2.01 m | Weight: 317 lb (144 kg) Role American football tackle Name Matt Kalil | |
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Date of birth: (1989-07-06) July 6, 1989 (age 26) Current team Minnesota Vikings (#75 / Tackle) Education University of Southern California Siblings Ryan Kalil, Danielle Kalil Similar People Ryan Kalil, Phil Loadholt, Harrison Smith, Audie Cole, Everson Griffen | ||
Parents Frank Kalil, Cheryl Kalil Place of birth: Corona, California High school: Anaheim (CA) Servite | ||
Matt kalil trains with trx to prepare for the 2012 nfl draft
Matthew Francis Kalil (born July 6, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings fourth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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- Matt kalil trains with trx to prepare for the 2012 nfl draft
- Nfl draft 2012 round 1 pick 4 matt kalil vikings
- High school career
- College career
- Professional career
- Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers
- Personal life
- References
Nfl draft 2012 round 1 pick 4 matt kalil vikings
High school career
Kalil attended Servite High School in Anaheim, California, where he played for the Servite Friars high school football team. He made the 2005 Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore first team. As a junior in 2006, he made Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass first team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star and All-Trinity League Co-Lineman of the Year. His 2007 senior season honors included Parade All-American, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American first team, USA Today All-USA second team, Scout.com All-American second team, ESPN 150, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Dream Team, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Orange County Register Fab 15, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star, Orange County Register All-Orange County first team and All-Trinity League Co-Lineman of the Year as a senior offensive and defensive lineman at Servite High in Anaheim. Kalil also participated in track & field at Servite, where he had top-throws of 13.55 meters (44 feet, 4 inches) in the shotput and 39.80 meters (130 feet, 5 inches) in the discus.
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Kalil was listed as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the class of 2008. He played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on a West squad that featured fellow USC offensive lineman Tyron Smith.
College career
After redshirting his initial year at USC, Kalil served as backup to Tyron Smith at right tackle. He started against Boston College and performed well, and saw limited action in 11 other games (all but Arizona State) and played primarily on special teams. In his sophomore year, Kalil beat Smith to replace Charles Brown at left tackle, where he started all 13 games. He also played on the defensive line for special teams and blocked a point after touchdown against Notre Dame.
As a junior, Kalil retained his starting left tackle spot, helping the Trojans average 456.8 yards of total offense. The Trojans' offensive line only allowed an FBS-low eight sacks of quarterback Matt Barkley, none of which were allowed by Kalil. For his effort, Kalil was named to several All-American teams, while also becoming the 12th Trojan offensive lineman to win the Morris Trophy. Kalil was also semifinalist for the 2011 Lombardi Award.
Professional career
Already after his Senior year, Kalil was regarded as the best offensive tackle prospect for the 2012 NFL Draft. He declared for the draft on December 16. After a strong performance at the NFL Combine, Kalil was projected to be the No. 3 draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings eventually selected Kalil, but not until trading down to the No. 4 spot. They had not selected an offensive lineman in the first round since Bryant McKinnie in 2002.
Kalil was USC's fifth offensive lineman selected in the top-5 of an NFL Draft, after Ron Yary in 1968, Marvin Powell in 1977, Anthony Muñoz in 1980, and Tony Boselli in 1995. With Tyron Smith having been selected ninth overall in 2011, it also made USC the first school with consecutive top-10 selected offensive lineman since Texas' Leonard Davis (2001) and Mike Williams (2002).
Minnesota Vikings
Kalil was signed to a four-year contract by the Minnesota Vikings on July 26, 2012. He was selected to attend the Pro Bowl after Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams was injured during a night club fight.
On September 21, 2016, Kalil was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.
Carolina Panthers
On March 10, 2017, Kalil signed a five-year, $55 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. Matt and his brother Ryan Kalil will be the third set of brothers to play on the same offensive line in the NFL and the first set of brothers to do it in 24 years.
Personal life
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 also plays with the Carolina Panthers.
On July 8, 2015, he married Haley O'Brien in a secret ceremony on a private beach in Kauai. On July 8, 2016, they had a formal ceremony with friends and family, officially announcing their year of marriage. Haley O'Brien was Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2010, Miss Collegiate America 2012, Miss Minnesota USA 2014, and a semi-finalist at Miss USA 2014.