• Matt Spaeth is a professional football player that plays tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

• Fast Facts

  1. Birthdate: November 24, 1983
  2. Birthplace: Albertville, Minnesota
  3. Height: 6'7"
  4. Weight: 270 lbs
  5. Jersey:
     1. 89
  6. College: University of Minnesota
  7. 2003: Sporting News Freshman All-American
  8. 2005-2006: First Team All- Big Ten
  9. 2006: John Mackey Award winner
  10. 2006: First team All American, named by the Associated Press
  11. 2007 NFL Draft: Round 3 / Pick 77

• NFL Career

  Matt Spaeth was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played in 14 games during his rookie season with the Steelers, starting in five of them. He had a total of five catches for 34 yards and three touchdowns his first year. Spaeth's first career catch was for a touchdown. In 2008, Spaeth played in all 16 regular-season games, starting 13 of them. He posted 17 receptions for 137 yards, but no touchdown catches. Spaeth was part of the Steelers team that played in Super Bowl XLIII.Steelers.com: Matt Spaeth

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