Guide Note:NFL quarterback Matt Leinart currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.

Leinart played college football at USC, playing behind current NFL Star Carson Palmer his freshman year. Leinart would later lead the Trojans to the BCS national title in 2004, and runner up in 2005. Following the 2004 season, Leinart was selected for the Heisman Trophy, given to the most outstanding college football player.

Leinart was drafted in 2006 by the Arizona Cardinals with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. He began his rookie year as backup to Kurt Warner, but still started 11 games that season.

After alternating with Warner in 2007, Leinart suffered a fractured collarbone on October 10th which ended his season.

He made news in early April 2008 after pictures surfaced on the internet of Leinart at an alcohol filled party with numerous women. One picture shows Leinart holding a beer bong, while a woman drinks from it. Many of the women pictured have been reported to be under the legal drinking age of 21. Also attending the party was friend, musician Nick Lachey.

Leinart has rumored to be romantically linked to several women in the past including Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. He has one son, Cole Cameron Leinart, who was born on October 24, 2006. Fast Facts

Full name: Matthew Stephen Leinart
Born: May 11, 1983
Birthplace: Santa Ana, California
Position: Quarterback
College: USC
National championships: 2
Won Heisman Trophy: 2004
Drafted: 10th overall, 2006

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Matt Leinart Beer Bong Scandal

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East Valley Tribune: Cards coach disappointed in Leinart party pics (April 1, 2008)
- Coach Ken Whisenhunt: "I was disappointed but at the same time have no doubts about [Leinart's] commitment to this football team or his ability to lead it."

Matt Leinart Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 230
- Rookie Year: 2006

Matt Leinart Timeline

1983: Born on May 11
2003: Debuts with USC Football
2004: Wins Heisman Trophy
2005: Orange Bowl MVP
2006: Debuts with Arizona Cardinals

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FanHouse: Matt Leinart Has Been Busy This Off-Season (February 6, 2007)
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Deadspin: Matt Leinart's Big Post-Heisman NYC Adventure (December 14, 2005)
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