Matthew Bergeron Explained

Matthew Bergeron
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:65
Position:Guard
Birth Date:26 February 2000
Birth Place:Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:323
High School:Cégep de Thetford (Quebec)
College:Syracuse (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:2
Draftpick:38
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-ACC (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games started
Statvalue1:17
Statlabel2:Games played
Statvalue2:17
Pfr:BergMa00

Matthew Kambolambi Bergeron[1] (born February 26, 2000) is a Canadian-born American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Quebec, he moved to the United States to play college football at Syracuse.

Early years

Bergeron was born in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada, on February 26, 2000, to a Congolese father and Quebec-born mother.[2] [3] [4] [5] He grew up as a native speaker of French, learning English in school. Bergeron attended Cégep de Thetford and played for their gridiron football team before enrolling at Syracuse University to play college football for the Syracuse Orange.[6] [7] He graduated with a degree in social work from the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.[8]

College career

Bergeron played in 46 of Syracuse's games played through 4 seasons, with 39 starts between right tackle and left tackle.[4] He played in all 12 games as a freshman with five starts at right tackle.[9] He started all 11 of the Orange's games during his sophomore season, beginning the year at right tackle before moving to left tackle for the last eight games.[10] Bergeron was named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2021.[11] He was named a team captain entering his junior year in 2022, being voted second-team All-ACC by the end of the season.[12] [13] He also attended the 2023 Senior Bowl,[14] playing as a guard.[4]

Professional career

The Atlanta Falcons selected Bergeron with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.[15] [16] [17] He was also ranked the #1 Canadian prospect ahead of the 2023 CFL Draft, but ultimately went undrafted.[18] He is the first NFL–draftee from his hometown of Victoriaville, Quebec.[17] As a rookie, he started in all 17 games in the 2023 season.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bussières . Ian . September 24, 2021 . L’ascension de Matthew Kabolambi Bergeron . Le Soleil.
  2. Web site: Une réalité qui doit changer. Ghislain. Chauvette. June 25, 2020. La Nouvelle Union et L’Avenir de l’Érable.
  3. Web site: Matthew Bergeron - Football . Syracuse University Athletics . 30 April 2023.
  4. News: Leiker . Emily . 3 things to know about new Falcons OT Matthew Bergeron . 30 April 2023 . . 28 April 2023 . en.
  5. Web site: Matthew Bergeron Draft and Combine Prospect Profile . 2023-05-09 . NFL.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Bailey . Stephen . July 9, 2018 . 6-6, 300-pound Canadian OT Matthew Bergeron commits . October 29, 2022 . The Post-Standard.
  7. Web site: Le talent québécois brille à Syracuse. Le Journal de Québec. November 2, 2019. October 31, 2022. French.
  8. News: Cox . Jay . A Lineman’s Enduring Presence and Drive . 15 April 2023 . . December 20, 2022 . en.
  9. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Matthew Bergeron, Offensive Lineman, Syracuse Orange. SI.com. August 2, 2022. October 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: Leiker . Emily . August 10, 2022 . Once a history-making freshman, Matthew Bergeron is embracing his role as a leader . October 31, 2022 . The Post-Standard.
  11. Web site: Football de la NCAA: une année de plus à Syracuse pour le Québécois Matthew Bergeron. Le Journal de Québec. December 1, 2021. October 29, 2022. French.
  12. Web site: Football universitaire: Matthew Bergeron nommé capitaine par ses coéquipiers de Syracuse. Le Journal de Québec. July 25, 2022. October 29, 2022. French.
  13. Web site: Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 30, 2022. November 30, 2022.
  14. Web site: Wall . Kevin . February 7, 2023 . Syracuse football: Matthew Bergeron improves NFL draft stock at Senior Bowl . 8 February 2023 . Nunes Magician . SB Nation.
  15. Bair . Scott . McElhaney . Tori . The Falcons trade up, select Matthew Bergeron with the No. 38 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick . 30 April 2023 . . 28 April 2023.
  16. News: Two Orange Selected in Top-75 Picks! . 30 April 2023 . . en.
  17. News: Leiker . Emily . 2023 NFL Draft: Matthew Bergeron selected No. 38 by Atlanta . 30 April 2023 . . 28 April 2023 . en.
  18. Web site: Matthew Bergeron takes Top Spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings . . April 21, 2023.
  19. Web site: Matthew Bergeron 2023 Game Log . 2024-08-03 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.

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