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Matt Flynn

Flynn with the Packers in 2011
No. 3, 10, 15, 17
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1985-06-20) June 20, 1985 (age 40) Tyler, Texas
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tyler (TX) Lee
College:	LSU
NFL Draft:	2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 209
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2008–2011) Seattle Seahawks (2012) Oakland Raiders (2013) Buffalo Bills (2013) Green Bay Packers (2013–2014) New England Patriots (2015)* New York Jets (2015)* New Orleans Saints (2015)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLV) 2× BCS national champion (2003, 2007)
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT: 17–11 Passing yards: 2,541 Completion average: 61.3 Passer rating: 85.9 Rushing yards: 69 Rushing touchdowns: 1 Player stats at NFL.com

Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. Flynn was part of the Packers team that won Super Bowl XLV. He played college football at Louisiana State University. Flynn also played for several other NFL teams during his career.

Matt Flynn's Early Life

Matthew Flynn was born and grew up in Tyler, Texas. His father, Alvin, played quarterback at Baylor University in the 1960s. His mother, Ruth, was a college dance team director. Matt has two brothers and two sisters.

High School Football Career

Matthew Flynn went to Robert E. Lee High School. He played football there with future NFL players like Brandon Pettigrew. As a junior, he threw for 1,650 yards and 13 touchdowns. His team made it to the playoffs.

In his senior year, Flynn threw for 1,679 yards and 9 touchdowns. He also ran for 305 yards and 12 touchdowns. He showed great toughness by playing with a broken foot. After high school, experts rated him as a top quarterback in Texas. He chose to play college football at LSU.

College Football at LSU

Flynn (#15) as quarterback for the LSU Tigers

Matt Flynn started his college career at LSU in 2003. He spent his first year learning the game.

Playing as a Backup Quarterback

In 2004, Flynn was the third-string quarterback. He played in 12 games, mostly as a holder for kicks. He completed his first college pass for a 67-yard touchdown.

In 2005, Flynn became the backup quarterback. He played in seven games, throwing for 457 yards and 7 touchdowns. He helped LSU win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against Miami. In 2006, he continued as backup, throwing for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Winning a National Championship

Matt Flynn (No. 15) quarterbacks the LSU Tigers during the 2008 BCS National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Matt Flynn holds up the AFCA National Championship Trophy.

In 2007, Flynn became the starting quarterback for LSU. He started almost every game that season. He finished with 2,407 passing yards and 21 touchdowns. He also ran for 215 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Flynn led LSU to some exciting wins. He threw a game-winning touchdown pass against Auburn with just one second left. On January 7, 2008, Flynn led LSU to win the BCS National Championship. They beat Ohio State 38–24. Flynn threw 4 touchdowns and was named the game's offensive MVP. LSU finished the season as the number one team.

Matt Flynn's NFL Career

Green Bay Packers (First Time)

The Green Bay Packers picked Matt Flynn in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract. Flynn won the backup quarterback job over another rookie, Brian Brohm.

On December 19, 2010, Flynn made his first NFL start against the New England Patriots. He threw three touchdown passes in a close 31–27 loss. Flynn was the backup when the Packers won Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

On January 1, 2012, Flynn started the last game of the season against the Detroit Lions. He had an amazing game, throwing for 480 yards and six touchdowns. Both of these were new records for the Packers in a single game. The Packers won 45–41.

Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders

In 2012, Flynn signed a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. He competed for the starting job but Russell Wilson became the starter.

In 2013, the Seahawks traded Flynn to the Oakland Raiders. He competed for the starting quarterback position there too. Terrelle Pryor won the job. Flynn played in two games for the Raiders. He was released by the Raiders after just six months.

Buffalo Bills and Return to Green Bay

On October 14, 2013, Flynn signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was an emergency backup quarterback and did not play in any games. He was released a few weeks later.

Flynn (second from right) leading the Packers on December 22, 2013

On November 12, 2013, the Green Bay Packers re-signed Flynn. Their starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, and backup were both injured. Flynn came in to help the team.

On November 24, 2013, Flynn helped the Packers come back from a big deficit. The game ended in a 26–26 tie. He started the next game but struggled.

Flynn calling signals

On December 15, 2013, Flynn led another amazing comeback against the Cowboys. The Packers were down 26–3 at halftime. Flynn led five touchdown drives in the second half, winning the game 37–36. He threw for 299 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Flynn's contract with the Packers ended in 2014. He played in four games that season.

Later NFL Teams

In 2015, Flynn signed with the New England Patriots. He was released before the season started. He then signed with the New York Jets for a short time.

Later in 2015, Flynn signed with the New Orleans Saints. He did not play in any regular season games that year. This was the first season in his career where he didn't appear in a game.

NFL Career Statistics

Personal Life

Matt Flynn married his long-time girlfriend, Lacey Minchew, on June 22, 2013.