Matt Tobin
American football player
Matt Tobin (born June 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
Early life
Matt Tobin went to school at St. Paul's elementary school in Worthington, IA. After graduating in 6th grade, he attended Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, IA. Tobin did not start a game until his senior season in high school, in which he was selected to the second-team all-state. He was named to the first-team all-District and all-Area also in his senior season, in which he was named captain of all-Area squad.
College career
Tobin played college football as a walk on at the University of Iowa, where he started his final 22 games.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
On April 29, 2013, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.
On December 12, 2016, Tobin was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 14.
Seattle Seahawks
On August 21, 2017, Tobin was traded, along with the Eagles' 2018 seventh round pick, to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for their 2018 fifth round pick.
New England Patriots
On March 17, 2018, Tobin signed with the New England Patriots.
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