Matt Feiler
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| Position: | Offensive Tackle | ||
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| Date of birth: | July 7, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth: | Strasburg, Pennsylvania | ||
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| High school: | Lampeter-Strasburg (PA) | ||
| College: | Bloomsburg | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
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| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
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Matt Feiler (born July 7, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Bloomsburg University.[1]
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College career
Feiler played college football at Bloomsburg University. He began his freshman year in 2010 as an offensive guard and played in 11 games his first season with the Huskies. Before his sophomore season in 2012, he was moved to offensive tackle. Throughout his collegiate career, he started every game and also played in the 2014 East/West Shrine Game.[2]
Professional career
2014 NFL Draft
Feiler declared for the 2014 NFL Draft after his senior season at Bloomsburg and was projected to late or undrafted, primarily due to Bloomsburg playing in division II collegiate football. He also attended and performed drills during the 2014 NFL Combine.
Houston Texans
After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, he was invited to try-out for the Houston Texans. On May 11, 2014, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Texans. Feiler managed to make it through training camp and was assigned to the Texan's practice squad for the 2014 NFL season.
On December 31, 2014, Feiler signed a reserve/futures 2-year contract extension with the Texans. The contract was for $1.11 million, with $5k signing bonus, and 5k guaranteed.[3] On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Houston Texans.[4]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On September 7, 2015, Feiler was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers and assigned to their practice squad. He was signed to a 1-year, 112k contract.[5]
Personal life
Matt Feiler was born in Strasburg, Pennsylvania to Mark and Beth Feiler. He attended Lampeter-Strasburg High School and played defensive tackle and offensive lineman throughout high school. He graduated in 2014 with a degree in history from Bloomsburg University.
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- American football offensive linemen
- Bloomsburg Huskies football players
- Players of American football from Pennsylvania
- People from Strasburg, Pennsylvania
