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'''Matt Trannon''' (born [[July 7]] [[1983]] in [[Flint, Michigan]]) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] currently a [[free agent]]. He was originally signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]].
'''Matthew Horise Trannon''' (born [[July 7]] [[1983]] in {{city-state|Flint|Michigan}}) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He was signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]].

Trannon has also been a member of the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Oakland Raiders]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Arizona Cardinals===
Despite not being taken in the [[2007 NFL Draft]], Trannon signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He was released on [[August 31]], [[2007]] but was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]] practice squad.
Despite not being taken in the [[2007 NFL Draft]], Trannon signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He was released on [[August 31]], [[2007]] but was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]] practice squad.

===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On January 18, 2008 he signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Trannon will be part of their off season roster.
On January 18, 2008 he signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Trannon will be part of their off season roster.


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*[http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/trannon_matt00.html Michigan State Spartans men's basketball bio]
*[http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/trannon_matt00.html Michigan State Spartans men's basketball bio]
*[http://www.raiders.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=37276 Oakland Raiders bio]
*[http://www.raiders.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=37276 Oakland Raiders bio]
*[http://news.steelers.com/team/player/87240 Steelers Player Bio]
*[http://news.steelers.com/team/player/87240 Pittsburgh Steelers bio]





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Revision as of 02:12, 25 July 2008

Matt Trannon
Career information
College:Michigan State
Undrafted:2007
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

Matthew Horise Trannon (born July 7 1983 in Template:City-state) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Michigan State.

Trannon has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early years

He was ranked among the nation's top 20 prep basketball players by ESPN.com (No. 18), and was the number six ranked power forward,[citation needed] and ranked as the nation's 34th best wide receivers by Rivals.com.[1] He was named the top high school athlete in the nation by Prep Spotlight after starring in both football and basketball at Flint Northern High School. In basketball he averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds, in football he caught 77 passes for 1100 yards and twenty touchdowns as a senior.

College career

Basketball

Trannon didn't join the basketball team until he was a sophomore where he played in 17 games, averaging 6.9 minutes per contest averaged 1.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest. During his junior year he shot 68.8 percent (22-of-32) from the field,[2] tops among teammates with at least 30 field-goal attempts. He has played in 2 NCAA Tournaments, including an appearance in the Final Four during 2004-2005. Trannon decided to forgo his senior year of basketball to prepare for the 2007 NFL Draft.

Football

Trannon started 11 games at wide receiver, ranked second on the team with 36 receptions for 405 yards and two touchdowns in his junior year. He caught 28 passes for 259 yards in 2003 caught passes in nine different games. During his senior year, he set the Michigan State single game reception record with 14 receptions against Eastern Michigan University, and also became MSU's all time receptions leader with 148 recptions. In addition, he was second on the team in receptions (44), receiving yards (502) and touchdown catches (3).[3]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Despite not being taken in the 2007 NFL Draft, Trannon signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on August 31, 2007 but was signed to the Cardinals practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 18, 2008 he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Trannon will be part of their off season roster.

Personal

He is the son of Katherine Trannon and cousin of former NFL player Lonnie Young.

References

  1. ^ Matthew Trannon Profile - Football Recruiting
  2. ^ ESPN - Michigan State Spartans - Matt Trannon - NCAA College Basketball
  3. ^ Matt Trannon - Michigan State Spartans - NCAA Football - Yahoo! Sports

External links

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