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| Position: | Guard |
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| Born: | January 14, 1984 Wilmington, California, U.S. |
| Died: | August 5, 2012 (aged 28) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) |
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| High school: | Wilmington (CA) Banning |
| College: | Southern California |
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 217 |
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Fred Matua was an American football player. He played as a guard, which is a position on the offensive line. Fred was born on January 14, 1984, and passed away on August 5, 2012.
He played college football for the University of Southern California. After college, he was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 2006 NFL draft. Fred also played for several other teams during his career. These included the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, Florida Tuskers, and Omaha Nighthawks.
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Early Life and High School Football
Fred Matua was born in Wilmington, California. He attended Banning High School in Wilmington. In 2000, during his junior year, his high school team won the LA City 4A Championship. This was a big achievement for him and his team.
College Football Career
Fred played college football for the USC Trojans. He was a key player for the team. In 2005, he was recognized as an All-American guard. This means he was considered one of the best college football players in the country at his position.
Professional Football Journey
Fred Matua was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2006 NFL draft. The draft is where professional teams choose new players from college.
After being with the Lions, he joined the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play in games if needed.
On October 28, 2006, Fred was signed to the main roster of the Cleveland Browns. This meant he was officially part of their active team.
Later in his career, Fred also played in the United Football League (UFL). He signed with the Florida Tuskers on September 3, 2009. He also played for the Omaha Nighthawks.
Passing Away
Fred Matua passed away on August 5, 2012. He was 28 years old. His death was due to a heart-related issue.
