Matt Schaub facts for kids
Schaub with the Houston Texans in 2010
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 25, 1981 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | West Chester East (West Chester, Pennsylvania) |
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| College: | Virginia (1999–2003) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90 | ||||||||
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Matthew Rutledge Schaub (born June 25, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a quarterback for 17 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A quarterback is a key player who throws the ball to teammates.
Matt Schaub played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. The Atlanta Falcons picked him in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He spent his first three years with the Falcons as a backup player. In 2007, he was traded to the Houston Texans. He became their main starting quarterback for seven seasons. During this time, he was chosen for two Pro Bowl games.
After the Texans, he played as a backup for the Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. In 2016, he returned to the Falcons and played his final five seasons as a backup. In 2023, he worked as a football analyst for the Falcons.
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Early Life and High School
Matt Schaub grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He went to West Chester East High School. There, he was a talented athlete. He played football, basketball, and baseball.
College Football Career
Schaub started at the University of Virginia in 1999. He joined the Virginia Cavaliers football team. His first year, he "redshirted," meaning he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using a year of his college eligibility.
In 2001, Matt Schaub and another quarterback, Bryson Spinner, shared playing time. They both threw passes well to their top receiver, Billy McMullen. Schaub finished that season with 1,524 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.
In 2002, Schaub became the main starting quarterback. He had a fantastic season. He threw for 2,976 yards and 28 touchdowns. He was named the ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. The ACC is the Atlantic Coast Conference, a group of college sports teams.
In 2003, he was expected to be a top player. However, he got a shoulder injury early in the season. This caused him to miss several games. He still finished with 2,952 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.
Matt Schaub set many school records at the University of Virginia. He played in 40 games as a quarterback. He became one of the most accurate passers in ACC history. He holds school records for passing yards (7,502) and touchdown passes (56).
College Statistics
| Season | Team | Conf | Class | Pos | GP | Passing | ||||||||
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| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | AY/A | TD | Int | Rtg | ||||||
| 2000 | Virginia | ACC | FR | QB | 3 | 7 | 8 | 87.5 | 50 | 6.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 1 | 115.0 |
| 2001 | Virginia | ACC | SO | QB | 12 | 140 | 240 | 58.3 | 1,524 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 10 | 8 | 118.8 |
| 2002 | Virginia | ACC | JR | QB | 14 | 288 | 418 | 68.9 | 2,976 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 28 | 7 | 147.5 |
| 2003 | Virginia | ACC | SR | QB | 11 | 281 | 403 | 69.7 | 2,952 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 18 | 10 | 141.0 |
| Career | 40 | 716 | 1,069 | 67.0 | 7,502 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 56 | 26 | 138.4 | ||||
Professional Career Highlights
Matt Schaub was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft. This draft is where professional football teams pick college players. He was the 90th player picked overall.
Atlanta Falcons (First Time)
From 2004 to 2006, Schaub played for the Falcons. He was mainly a backup to star quarterback Michael Vick. In 2005, he was named the Most Valuable Player in a preseason game in Tokyo, Japan. He played well in the few games he started.
Houston Texans
In 2007, the Houston Texans traded for Matt Schaub. This trade made him the Texans' main starting quarterback.
2007 Season
Schaub started strong with the Texans. They won their first two games, which was a first for the team. Even though he had some injuries, he helped the Texans finish with an 8–8 record. This was their first season where they won as many games as they lost.
2008 Season
Schaub continued as the Texans' starter. He set a team record with 379 passing yards in a comeback win against the Miami Dolphins. He also helped his teammate, wide receiver Andre Johnson, become a top player in the league. Schaub earned an award for his great play against the Green Bay Packers. The team finished 8–8 again.
2009 Season
The 2009 season was a big one for Schaub. He led the Texans to their first winning record ever, finishing 9–7. He led the entire NFL in passing yards with 4,770. He also threw 29 touchdowns. Because of his great performance, he was chosen for his first Pro Bowl and was named the Pro Bowl MVP.
2010 Season
Schaub continued to play well in 2010. He threw for 497 yards in an exciting overtime win against the Washington Redskins. He finished the season with 4,370 passing yards, which was fourth-best in the league.
2011 Season
In 2011, Schaub helped the Texans have their most successful season yet. He led them to a 7–3 record before getting a foot injury. This injury ended his season early. Even without him, the Texans made it to the playoffs for the first time in team history.
2012 Season
Schaub signed a new contract with the Texans in 2012. In Week 3, he suffered a cut to his ear during a game. Later that season, he had an amazing game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He threw for a career-high 527 yards and five touchdowns in an overtime victory. This was one of the most passing yards in a single game in NFL history.
He was also involved in a notable play during a Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. Schaub led the Texans to another overtime win. He finished the 2012 season with over 4,000 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. He was invited to the 2013 Pro Bowl. The Texans finished with a great 12–4 record and made the playoffs.
2013 Season
In 2013, the Texans added a new receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, to help Schaub. Schaub led two big comeback wins early in the season. However, he then had a tough stretch, throwing interceptions that were returned for touchdowns in four straight games. This was an NFL record. He was later benched for other quarterbacks due to injuries and performance. He played in 10 games that season.
Oakland Raiders
In 2014, Schaub was traded to the Oakland Raiders. He was a backup quarterback there and was released by the team in 2015.
Baltimore Ravens
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In 2015, Schaub signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a backup. He became the starting quarterback after their main player, Joe Flacco, got injured. Schaub started two games for the Ravens, winning one. He threw for 540 yards and three touchdowns in those games.
Atlanta Falcons (Second Time)
In 2016, Matt Schaub returned to the Atlanta Falcons. He was a backup to Matt Ryan. The Falcons had a very successful season, winning the NFC Championship and playing in Super Bowl LI. Schaub appeared in four games that year.
He signed new contracts with the Falcons in 2017 and 2018, continuing as a backup. In 2019, he made his first start for the Falcons since 2005 because Matt Ryan was injured. Schaub had an amazing game, throwing for 460 yards. This was the second-most passing yards in a single game by a Falcon ever.
On January 4, 2021, Matt Schaub announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons. Eight of those seasons were with the Falcons.
Coaching Career
On August 2, 2023, the Atlanta Falcons hired Matt Schaub to be a football analyst. This means he helps the team by studying games and players.
NFL Career Statistics
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Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2004 | ATL | 6 | 1 | 0–1 | 33 | 70 | 47.1 | 330 | 4.7 | 1 | 4 | 42.0 | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | ATL | 16 | 1 | 0–1 | 33 | 64 | 51.6 | 495 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 98.1 | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | ATL | 16 | 0 | — | 18 | 27 | 66.7 | 208 | 7.7 | 1 | 2 | 71.2 | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | HOU | 11 | 11 | 4–7 | 192 | 289 | 66.4 | 2,241 | 7.8 | 9 | 9 | 83.2 | 17 | 52 | 3.1 | 0 | 16 | 126 | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 | HOU | 11 | 11 | 6–5 | 251 | 380 | 66.1 | 3,043 | 8.0 | 15 | 10 | 92.7 | 31 | 68 | 2.2 | 2 | 23 | 149 | 10 | 4 |
| 2009 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 9–7 | 396 | 583 | 67.9 | 4,770 | 8.2 | 29 | 15 | 98.6 | 48 | 57 | 1.2 | 0 | 25 | 149 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 6–10 | 365 | 574 | 63.6 | 4,370 | 7.6 | 24 | 12 | 92.0 | 22 | 28 | 1.3 | 0 | 32 | 226 | 9 | 3 |
| 2011 | HOU | 10 | 10 | 7–3 | 178 | 292 | 61.0 | 2,479 | 8.5 | 15 | 6 | 96.8 | 15 | 9 | 0.6 | 2 | 16 | 98 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 12–4 | 350 | 544 | 64.3 | 4,008 | 7.4 | 22 | 12 | 90.7 | 21 | −9 | −0.4 | 0 | 27 | 216 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | 10 | 8 | 2–6 | 219 | 358 | 61.2 | 2,310 | 6.5 | 10 | 14 | 73.0 | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 21 | 162 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | OAK | 11 | 0 | — | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | 57 | 5.7 | 0 | 2 | 27.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 52 | 80 | 65.0 | 540 | 6.8 | 3 | 4 | 76.0 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 52.1 | 2 | −2 | −1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | 0 | 0 | — | Did not play | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | ATL | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 7 | 71.4 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 0 | 74.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | ATL | 6 | 1 | 0–1 | 50 | 67 | 74.6 | 580 | 8.7 | 3 | 1 | 109.0 | 3 | −3 | −1.0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | ATL | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | −4 | −1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 155 | 93 | 47–46 | 2,148 | 3,348 | 64.2 | 25,467 | 7.6 | 136 | 91 | 89.5 | 196 | 353 | 1.8 | 4 | 180 | 1,245 | 46 | 17 | |
Postseason
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2004 | ATL | 0 | 0 | — | Did not play | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 | HOU | 0 | 0 | — | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 63 | 89 | 70.9 | 605 | 6.7 | 2 | 2 | 87.5 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 0 | 0 | — | Did not play | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | ATL | 0 | 0 | — | Did not play | |||||||||||||||
| Career | 2 | 2 | 1–1 | 63 | 89 | 70.9 | 605 | 6.7 | 2 | 2 | 87.5 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
Awards and Achievements
- 2-time Pro Bowl selection (2009, 2012)
- Pro Bowl MVP (2009)
- NFL passing yards leader (2009)
- 4-time AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Houston Texans Team Records
Matt Schaub holds many records for the Houston Texans, including:
- Most games played at quarterback (90)
- Most career wins (46)
- Most career pass completions (1,951)
- Most passing yards in a single game (527)
- Most 4,000 passing yard seasons (3)
- Most career passing touchdowns (124)
- Most career comeback wins in the 4th quarter (11)
See also
In Spanish: Matt Schaub para niños
