Matt Lee (American football) explained

Matt Lee
Currentteam:Cincinnati Bengals
Number:62
Position:Center
Birth Date:6 June 2001
Birth Place:Oviedo, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:310
Highlights:
High School:Hagerty (Oviedo, Florida)
College:UCF (2019–2022)
Miami (2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:237
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:LeexMa02

Matthew Lee (born June 6, 2001) is an American professional football center for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights and Miami Hurricanes.

Early life

Lee was born in Oviedo, Florida, on June 6, 2001. He attended Paul J. Hagerty High School. Coming out of high school, Lee initially decided to commit to play college football for the South Florida Bulls.[1] However, Lee decided to flip his commitment to play for the UCF Knights.[2] [3]

College career

In Lee's first season at UCF in 2019, he played in four games and would redshirt on the year.[4] During the 2020 season, Lee would play in ten games, starting in all ten, where for his performance he was named first-team all-conference.[5] In 2021, Lee played in 12 games, starting all 12, where for his performance he earned third team all conference honors.[6] During the 2022 season, Lee would appear in 13 games, making 13 starts.[7] For his performance on the season, Lee earned second team all conference honors.[8] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Lee decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Matt Lee was a four-star transfer and according to On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings, he was the second-best interior lineman and highest ranked center.[9] [10]

Lee transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[11] [12] On the 2023 season, Lee graded out as a top 15 center and finished with a 76.5 overall grade by PFF.[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Lee declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[14]

Professional career

Lee was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round with the 237th overall selection of the 2024 NFL draft.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: UCF offers OL Matt Lee, but he remains committed to USF, for now . Sun Sentinel . June 18, 2018 . January 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: Hagerty OL Matt Lee flips to UCF over rival USF . Orlando Sentinel . June 25, 2018 . January 23, 2024.
  3. Web site: Smith . Brian . July 28, 2023 . Miami Hurricanes Football Roster: Center Matt Lee Profile . January 23, 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
  4. Web site: Matthew Lee . UCF Knights University Athletics . January 23, 2024.
  5. Web site: Hays . Chris . UCF center Matthew Lee delivers deceptively strong debut season . Orlando Sentinel . January 9, 2021 . January 23, 2024.
  6. Web site: Benjamin . Marcus . January 8, 2023 . Miami Lands Offensive Lineman Transfer Matt Lee from UCF . January 23, 2024 . Rivals.com.
  7. Web site: MATT LEE C MIAMI (FL) . nfldraftbuzz.com . January 23, 2024.
  8. Web site: Davis . Spenser . January 8, 2023 . Miami addresses OL concerns with major pickup in transfer portal . June 23, 2024 . Saturday Road . en-US.
  9. Web site: UCF's Matt Lee Enters Transfer Portal . Sports Illustrated . January 23, 2024.
  10. Web site: Morrison . Dan . January 4, 2023 . UCF offensive lineman Matt Lee has entered the transfer portal . January 23, 2024 . On3.com.
  11. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . Hurricanes secure transfer commitment from center Matt Lee . Sun Sentinel . January 8, 2023 . January 23, 2024.
  12. Web site: Samra . Steve . January 8, 2023 . Miami lands former UCF center Matt Lee via NCAA Transfer Portal . January 23, 2024 . On3.com.
  13. Web site: Donno . Alex . December 5, 2023 . The Miami Hurricanes Could Lose C Matt Lee And LB Kiko Mauigoa To The NFL . January 23, 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
  14. Web site: Willerup . Liam . December 9, 2023 . Miami's Matt Lee Declares For NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr.'s 5th Ranked Center . January 23, 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
  15. Web site: Marcum . Jason . April 27, 2024 . Matt Lee to Bengals in Round 7 . May 25, 2024 . Cincy Jungle . en.

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