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Matt Flynn | Quarterback | LSU | 6'2" - 231 lbs.
Story: QB Flynn Has Fought For His Chance Before
OVERVIEW
Flynn was a highly-sought quarterback prospect coming out of the state of Texas, but found himself stuck behind two talented signal-callers (Marcus Randall and JaMarcus Russell) during his freshman season with the Tigers.
Flynn spent the 2005-06 campaigns backing up Russell, who was eventually selected No. 1 overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Flynn took over the job in 2007, eventually sharing reps with highly-touted quarterback prospect Ryan Perrilloux.
At Robert E. Lee High School, Flynn was one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the state of Texas and ranked the No. 20 quarterback in the country by Tom Lemming and ESPN.com. He was a member of the Super Prep Texas 124 team, adding Dallas Morning News Texas Top 100 and the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-East Texas Football Team honors.
As a senior, he completed 124 of 206 passes for 1,679 yards and nine TDs while also displaying his ability on the ground with 305 yards rushing and 12 more scores. He showed his dedication and toughness by leading the Red Raiders to a semifinal appearance in one of the toughest classifications in Texas.
As a junior, Flynn connected on 101 of 199 passes for 1,650 yards, 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. That season, he guided his team to a Class 5A playoff appearance, but lost to eventual state champion Mesquite.
Flynn enrolled at Louisiana State in 2003, spending the season performing on the scout team. Listed third on the depth chart at quarterback in 2003, he spent most of that season as the holder for field goals. He appeared at quarterback in four of twelve contests, hitting on 4 of 10 attempts for 99 yards and a touchdown.
As a sophomore, Flynn participated in 13 contests, lining up at quarterback in seven of those games. He threw for 457 yards, seven touchdowns and an interception, completing 27 of 48 passes (56.2 percent). He earned his first career start vs. Miami in the Peach Bowl, taking home Game MVP honors. In the North Texas clash, he became the first non-starter in school history to throw three touchdowns in a quarter.
In 2006, Flynn again served as the team's holder in all 13 games and appeared under center in 10 contests. He completed 12 of 20 passes (60 percent) for 133 yards, two TDs and one INT. He also rushed 13 times for 86 yards (6.6 avg) and a score.
As a senior, Flynn completed 202 of 359 passes (56.3 percent) for 2,407 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He added four scores with 215 yards on 100 rushing attempts (2.2 avg) and amassed 2,622 yards in total offense.
Flynn appeared in a total of 50 games at LSU, including 33 as a QB, starting 12 contests at that position. He completed 245 of 437 passes (56.1 percent) for 3,096 yards, 30 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He carried 128 times for 340 yards (2.7 avg) and five scores. On 565 plays, he amassed 3,436 yards in total offense.
CAREER NOTES
Flynn's 2,407 yards passing in 2007 rank seventh on the school's season-record list...His 202 pass completions in 2007 rank fifth on LSU's annual record chart...Only Rohan Davey (367 in 2001) attempted more passes in a season than Flynn's 2007 total of 359...His 21 TD passes in 2007 rank fourth on the Tigers' season-record list...His average of 200.6 yards per game passing as a senior ranks tenth on the school's annual record chart...Flynn came off the bench to throw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of the 2005 North Texas game, becoming the first non-starter in school history to accomplish that feat in one quarter...He produced at least three touchdown passes in five of his final six games with the Tigers... Flynn's 353 yards passing vs. Alabama in 2007 rank tenth on the school's game-record list...His four TD passes vs. Ohio State in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game set a school bowl game record.
2007 SEASON
Named SEC Player of the Week vs. Auburn...Saw action in 12 games, earning eleven starts...Ranked fifth in the conference in total offense (218.5 ypg) and sixth in passing efficiency (125.76) while leading the Tigers to the national title...Connected on 202 of 359 passes (56.3 percent) for 2,407 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions...Carried 100 times for 215 yards (2.2 avg) and four scores...Caught a 35-yard pass vs. Alabama and amassed 2,622 yards in total offense on 459 plays.
2006 SEASON
Flynn appeared in all 13 games as the team's holder... Also saw action in 10 contests as a quarterback, attempting a pass in five of those clashes...Finished with just 133 yards, two TDs and one INT on 12 of 20 throws (60.0 percent)... Rushed 13 times for 86 yards (6.6 avg) and one score...Gained 152 yards in total offense on 33 plays (15.2 ypg).
2005 SEASON
SEC Academic Honor Roll member...Appeared in 13 games as the team's holder and seven games at QB, earning Game Offensive MVP honors in his first collegiate start, vs. Miami in the Peach Bowl...Became the first non-starter in school history to throw three touchdowns in one quarter of a game (vs. North Texas) in school annals...Connected on 27 of 48 passes (56.2 percent) for 457 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception...Collected 44 yards on twelve carries (3.7 avg), finishing with 501 yards in total offense on 60 plays (55.7 ypg)...Sacked five times for minus 49 yards.
2004 SEASON
Saw action in 12 games as the team's holder...Also lined up at quarterback in the Arkansas State, Mississippi State, Troy and Iowa contests...Completed only 4 of 10 passes (40.0 percent) for 99 yards and a touchdown... Ran three times for minus 5 yards and produced 94 yards in total offense on 13 plays (9.4 ypg).
2003 SEASON
Enrolled at Louisiana State, but redshirted, spending the season competing on the scout team.
CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS
4.65 in the 40-yard dash...315-pound bench press...308-pound power clean...31 1/8-inch arm length...8.5 -inch hands... Right-handed.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Robert E. Lee (Tyler, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike Owens...One of the top-rated quarterbacks in the state of Texas and ranked the No. 20 quarterback in the country by Tom Lemming and ESPN.com... Member of the Super Prep Texas 124 team, adding Dallas Morning News Texas Top 100 and the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-East Texas Football Team honors...As a senior, he completed 124 of 206 passes for 1,679 yards and nine touchdowns while also displaying his ability on the ground with 305 yards rushing and 12 more scores...Showed his dedication and toughness by leading the Red Raiders to a semifinal appearance in one of the toughest classifications in Texas...As a junior, Flynn connected on 101 of 199 passes for 1,650 yards, 13 TDs and nine interceptions. That season, he guided his team to a Class 5A playoff appearance, but lost to eventual state champion Mesquite.
PERSONAL
Communication Studies major...Son of Ruth and Alvin Flynn...Born Matthew Clayton Flynn on 6/20/85 in Tyler, Texas.
| PASSING STATISTICS |
| Year |
ATT |
COMP |
PCT |
YARDS |
TD |
YD/ATT |
YD/CMP |
INT |
I/PCT |
LG |
GM/AVG |
| 2004 |
10 |
4 |
40.0 |
99 |
1 |
9.90 |
24.75 |
0 |
0.00 |
67 |
24.75 |
| 2005 |
48 |
27 |
56.2 |
457 |
7 |
9.52 |
16.93 |
1 |
2.08 |
55 |
65.29 |
| 2006 |
20 |
12 |
60.0 |
133 |
2 |
6.65 |
11.08 |
1 |
5.00 |
24 |
13.30 |
| 2007 |
359 |
202 |
56.3 |
2407 |
21 |
6.70 |
11.92 |
11 |
3.06 |
71 |
200.58 |
| Total |
437 |
245 |
56.06 |
3096 |
30 |
7.08 |
12.64 |
13 |
2.97 |
71 |
93.82 |
| RUSHING STATISTICS |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
NO |
YARDS |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
| 2004 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
-5 |
-1.7 |
0 |
5 |
| 2005 |
7 |
1 |
12 |
44 |
3.7 |
0 |
23 |
| 2006 |
10 |
0 |
13 |
86 |
6.6 |
1 |
27 |
| 2007 |
12 |
11 |
100 |
215 |
2.2 |
4 |
22 |
| Total |
33 |
12 |
128 |
340 |
2.7 |
5 |
27 |
NOTE: Above GP/GS figures reflect only games played at quarterback... Appeared in 12 games in 2004, 13 in 2005 and 13 in 2006 while serving as the team's holder for field goals and placements (played in 50 games total).
| TOTAL OFFENSE |
| Year |
GM |
PLAYS |
PASS |
RUSH |
YARDS |
TDR |
P/AVG |
GM/AVG |
| 2004 |
4 |
13 |
99 |
-5 |
94 |
1 |
7.23 |
23.50 |
| 2005 |
7 |
60 |
457 |
44 |
501 |
7 |
8.35 |
71.57 |
| 2006 |
10 |
33 |
133 |
86 |
152 |
3 |
4.61 |
15.20 |
| 2007 |
12 |
459 |
2407 |
215 |
2622 |
25 |
5.71 |
218.50 |
| Total |
33 |
565 |
3096 |
340 |
3436 |
36 |
6.08 |
104.12 |
Bios courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com
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