Matt Flynn

Matt Flynn is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 8 seasons. He is best known for his time as a reliable backup for the Green Bay Packers, helping the team win Super Bowl XLV.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Matthew Clayton Flynn was born on June 20, 1985, in Tyler, Texas, United States of America. His height is 188 cm, and his weight was last recorded at 104 kg. He is a quarterback.

He attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, where he played high school football. Committing to Louisiana State University, Flynn played college football for the LSU Tigers from 2003 to 2007.

In college, he played behind other good quarterbacks before getting his chance to start in his final year. During his great 2007 season, he led the team to a big win and became a BCS national champion for the second time in his college career.

Professional Career

Flynn was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round (209th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He started his career in Green Bay as a backup quarterback. He proved he was a very good player when called upon, and he was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLV after the 2010 season. In a famous 2011 game, he stepped in to start and threw for 480 yards and 6 touchdowns, setting team records.

During the middle of his career, his big 2011 game earned him a large contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012. However, he lost the starting job to a younger player and soon moved to other teams. He played for the Raiders and Bills before returning to Green Bay to help them win games again in 2013. He spent his final year in 2015 on the rosters of the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints.

He officially announced his retirement after the 2015 season. He concluded his 8-year NFL career having recorded 2,541 passing yards, 219 pass completions, and 17 passing touchdowns.

Post-Playing Career / Off the Field

Following his retirement from playing professional football, Flynn transitioned into business. He founded a sports drink company called MyHy to help athletes and workers stay hydrated.

Career Highlights

• 2008 - 209th overall NFL Draft pick
• 2011 - Super Bowl champion (XLV)
• 2003, 2007 - 2× BCS national champion