19 Facts About Matt Breida

Matthew John Breida was born on February 28,1995 and is an American professional football running back.

Matt Breida played college football at Georgia Southern and signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Matt Breida signed with the San Francisco 49ers, one of numerous undrafted free agents, on May 4,2017.

Matt Breida entered the 2017 season as the backup to Carlos Hyde in the 49ers' backfield.

Matt Breida finished his rookie season with 105 carries for 465 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 21 receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown in 16 games and no starts.

Matt Breida entered the season expecting to back up newly signed free agent Jerick McKinnon, but McKinnon tore his ACL prior to the start of the season, thrusting Matt Breida to compete for the starting role with Alfred Morris.

Frequently hampered by minor injuries, Matt Breida split carries with veterans Morris and Raheem Mostert.

Matt Breida caught three passes for 15 yards and a touchdown.

Late in the season, Matt Breida was used less frequently as Raheem Mostert took over the second-string role.

Matt Breida finished the 2019 season with 123 carries for 623 yards and a touchdown to go along with 19 receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown.

Matt Breida was fifth in the NFL with 5.1 yards per carry, his third consecutive season in the top 10.

Matt Breida finished the 2020 season with 59 carries for 254 yards to go along with nine receptions for 96 yards in 12 games and one start.

On March 29,2021, Matt Breida signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.

Sparingly used due to the presence of running backs Zack Moss and Devin Singletary, Matt Breida scored his first touchdowns with the Bills in Week 10 against the New York Jets.

Matt Breida finished the 2021 season with 26 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown to go along with seven receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns in nine games and no starts.

On March 21,2022, Matt Breida signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants.

Matt Breida played in all 17 games and started in four of them due to Barkley being out with injury and recorded 55 carries for 151 yards and a touchdown to go along with 17 receptions for 88 yards.

Matt Breida was released by the team on August 26,2024 prior to the start of the 2024 NFL season.

Matt Breida was adopted by Terri and Mike Matt Breida on March 2,1995.