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Receptions:	117
Receiving yards:	1,270
Receiving average:	10.9
Receiving touchdowns:	12
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matt Schobel
	Schobel with the Eagles in 2006
No. 89
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	November 4, 1978 (age 46); Columbus, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:	Columbus
College:	Texas Christian
NFL draft:	2002 / round: 3 / pick: 67
Career history
	Cincinnati Bengals (2002–2005); Philadelphia Eagles (2006–2008);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	117
Receiving yards:	1,270
Receiving average:	10.9
Receiving touchdowns:	12
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matthew Thomas Schobel (/ˈʃoʊbəl/; born November 4, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs (TCU).

Schobel was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Matt is the younger brother of former defensive end Aaron Schobel and the cousin of former defensive end Bo Schobel.^[1]

Early life

Schobel attended Columbus High School in Columbus, Texas. He played football there as a quarterback. He was 2nd leg in 4 x 100 meter relay team, as well as an excellent basketball player known for dunking.

College career

Schobel originally signed with Texas A&M as a quarterback in 1997. He was redshirted as a freshman, and decided to transfer to Texas Christian University, sitting out the 1998 season per NCAA transfer rules. Due to his size and surprising quickness and mobility, he was converted to tight end in 2000 and played three seasons (1999–2001) at Texas Christian University.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Schobel was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round, with the 67th overall pick, of the 2002 NFL draft.^[2]

Schobel played four years with the Bengals where he tallied 90 receptions for 938 yards and nine touchdowns.

Philadelphia Eagles

In 2006, Schobel became an unrestricted free agent and signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Through 2008, Schobel had seen action in 36 games, starting 11. He had 27 receptions for 332 yards and three touchdowns. He was released on September 5, 2009.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Receiving
Year	Team	GP	GS	Tgt	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2002	CIN	16	10	36	27	212	7.9	20	2
2003	CIN	15	1	30	24	332	13.8	45	2
2004	CIN	16	1	33	21	201	9.6	76	4
2005	CIN	16	1	25	18	193	10.7	28	1
2006	PHI	16	4	20	14	214	15.3	60	2
2007	PHI	15	6	21	11	108	9.8	18	1
2008	PHI	5	1	3	2	10	5.0	5	0
		99	24	168	117	1,270	10.9	76	12