About Mat Mendenhall
Born 1957. Mat Mendenhall is an American american football player.
Matthew W. Mendenhall (born May 14, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins before numerous injuries and alcoholism ended his career. He started in Super Bowl XVII as his Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins for the NFL Championship in 1982.
He played college football for the BYU Cougars after attending East High School. He is the older brother of current Utah State Aggies and former New Mexico Lobos/BYU Cougars/Virginia Cavaliers head football coach Bronco Mendenhall.
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Who is Mat Mendenhall?
American football player
When was Mat Mendenhall born?
Mat Mendenhall was born on 14 May 1957 in Salt Lake City.
What is Mat Mendenhall's occupation?
Mat Mendenhall is an american football player.
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Mat Mendenhall is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mat Mendenhall. https://biography.guide/mat-mendenhall/
MLA: "Mat Mendenhall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mat-mendenhall/.
Chicago: "Mat Mendenhall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mat-mendenhall/.
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