Matt Lentz (born November 19, 1982) is a former

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guard. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He played college football at

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. Lentz was also a member of the

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and

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High school

Lentz attended Ortonville Brandon High school in

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College career

Lentz attended the University of Michigan, earning his first varsity letter as a

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in 2002. He went on to become a three-year starter at right guard, and a two-time All-Big Ten first-teamer. He majored in General Studies.

Professional career

New York Giants

Lentz was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played his first game for the Giants in their fourth preseason game in 2006, helping protect backup quarterback

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complete 10-of-15 passes for 116 yards in a 31-23 victory over the

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. Lentz did not start a regular season game during his time with the Giants, and was released during the final roster cuts before the 2007 regular season. The day after, Lentz was signed to the Giants practice squad. September 11, 2007, Lentz had his contract terminated from the practice squad.

Detroit Lions

Lentz was signed by the

April 7, 2009, only to be waived April 28.

Florida Tuskers

Lentz signed with the

of the United Football League September 9, 2009.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Steelers bio
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