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- Full name: Matthew Stephen Leinart
- Born: May 11, 1983
- Birthplace: Santa Ana, California
- Position: Quarterback
- College: USC
- National championships: Two
- Won the Heisman Trophy in 2004
- Drafted: 10th overall, 2006
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NFL quarterback Matt Leinart plays for the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to playing in the NFL, Leinart helped the USC Trojans win two national championships and was selected for the 2004 Heisman Trophy.
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On the Field
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 10, which ended his season.
Off the Field
Leinart made news in early April of 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.
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Matt Leinart Questions
Matte and Glossy laptop screen for Mac Pro? 2 AnswersHi, Look at the photo below. You can clearly see the difference between "matte" and "gloss" screens. (Left in both is "matte" and right in both is "glossy"). "M... read more
Is Michael Crabtree the next Matt Harrington? 3 AnswersEli Manning refused to play for the Chargers the year he was drafted, and it forced them to select him, then immediately trade him to the New York Giants, thoug... read more
Will Matt Smith be a better Doctor Who than Paterson Joseph would have been? 6 AnswersI think it would have been an exciting change to see Paterson Joseph as the new Doctor. Matt Smith has the potential to come off great deal like David Tenn... read more
Is Matt Barkley the right quarterback to lead the USC Trojans football team? 2 AnswersOne of the biggest factors that most people would argue is that Matt Barkley does not have the experience of playing in the college ranks. But time and time aga... read more -
Matt Leinart Beer Bong News
- The Dirty.com: Matt Leinart... contribute to the delinquency of minors (April 1, 2008)
- Topix.net: Matt Leinart Beer Bong
- Google News: Matt Leinart Beer Bong
- East Valley Tribune: Cards coach disappointed in Leinart party pics (April 1, 2008)
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Matt Leinart Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Cardinals
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 230
- Rookie Year: 2006



