Matt Blundin

Matthew Brent Blundin (born March 7, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played both college football and basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was a backup in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions during the 1990s.

Early life Matthew Brent Blundin was born on March 7, 1969, in Darby, Pennsylvania. He also led the ACC in passing efficiency that year and was named the ACC player of the year.

Professional career Despite Blundin's limited starting experience, his strong arm and 6'7" height resulted in him being drafted in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. In 1995, he was allocated to the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football. Blundin received limited playing time in his career as a backup for the Chiefs and later the Detroit Lions. ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman gave him the nickname Matt "Werewolves of" Blundin which was inspired by the song "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon.

Blundin concluded his professional career with the Detroit Lions as the third-string quarterback in 1997. In week 11 against the Washington Redskins, Blundin entered the game in the fourth quarter after injuries to starting quarterback Scott Mitchell and backup quarterback Frank Reich. Blundin attempted one pass, his first since 1994, which was intercepted by Redskins safety Darryl Pounds and returned for a touchdown.

Career statistics

NFL Year Team Passing 1993 KC 1 0 1 3 33.3 2 0.7 0 0 42.41994 KC 1 0 1 5 20.0 13 2.6 0 1 0.01997 DET 1 0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 1 0.0 Career 3 0 2 9 22.2 15 1.7 0 2 0.0 Source:

College Year Team Passing Rushing 1988 Virginia 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 −11 −11.0 0 1989 Virginia 16 37 43.2 264 7.1 2 3 104.8 7 −24 −3.4 1 1990 Virginia 28 42 66.7 388 9.2 2 4 140.9 10 −20 −2.0 1 1991 Virginia 135 224 60.3 1,902 8.5 19 0 159.6 30 10 0.3 1 Career 179 304 58.9 2,554 8.4 23 7 149.8 48 −45 −0.9 3 Source:

Personal life In January 2016, Blundin was named the athletic director at Woodberry Forest School, an all-male boarding school near Orange, Virginia.