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- Born June 23, 1978
- Birthplace: Greenville, Ohio
- Attended Purdue University
- Selected with the 48th pick overall in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft
- Super Bowl Champion in 2002, 2004, and 2005
- AFC Pro Bowler in 2007
- Founded the Matt Light Foundation to benefit youth in Ohio and IndianaOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Matt Light
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Professional football offensive tackle Matt Light plays for the New England Patriots in the National Football League.
Light separated his shoulder during a December 14, 2008, win over the Oakland Raiders. Although the exact nature of the injury has not been announced, it is reportedly mild enough that Light should not miss any playing time.BostonHerald.com: Source: Matt Light Separates Shoulder
Fines
Light was involved in an on-field scuffle with Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins during a November 23, 2008, game.BostonHerald.com: Patriots tackle Matt Light fight a dark point Light and Crowder were each fined $15,000 for their involvement in the incident.ESPN.com: New England Patriots' Matt Light... Fined $15,000 for FightCollege Career
Prior to joining the NFL, Light played college football with the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA. After redshirting as a freshman in 1996, Light earned a starting spot with the team in 1998, playing with ProBowl quarterback Drew Brees. As a senior in 2000, he was named an All-American and All-Big Ten.Official Site of the New England Patriots: Matt LightNFL Career
After college, Light was drafted 48th overall in the 2001 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He made his professional debut that same year, earning a starting spot for 12 regular season and three playoff games. Light went on to win the Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2002, 2004 and 2005. Backing up quarterback Tom Brady, Light helped the quarterback stay safe from 26 pass attempts in 2007 and was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl that year.Official Site of the New England Patriots: Matt Light-
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Matt Light Questions
What is light? 1 AnswerLight is a form of electromagnetic radiation, particularly radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the human eye. To understand light, we need to understan... read more
When is the last episode of Guiding Light? 3 AnswersThe last episode of the Guiding Light will run on September 18, 2009, ending a 72 year run. CBS has not explained the cancellation, but the show has low ratings... read more
Eco Friendly Lighting bulb In california? 2 AnswersHi,We got some of those new lite bulbs frm Smart Energy solutions, that are energy efficient, and they have saved us alot of money on our elec bill . read more
how do i turn on the VATS %$#! light? 2 AnswersBy the "light," I assume you mean the light on your Pip-Boy 3000a. Real simple, it's the same button you use to bring up the Pip-Boy 3000a wrist device, instead... read more -
Matt Light Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New England Patriots
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 305
- Rookie Year: 2001
- Mahalo's Guide to the New England Patriots




