1. Matthew Anthony Corral was born on January 31,1999 and is an American professional football quarterback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.
18 Facts About Matt Corral
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Matt Corral played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
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Matt Corral later attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, before transferring to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.
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Matt Corral later stated he switched schools due to Oaks Christian being for "rich kids" that were "never going to have to work a day in their lives", as well as a physical altercation with a son of Wayne Gretzky that finalized his decision to transfer.
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Matt Corral totaled over 11,000 yards with 123 touchdowns during his high-school career and played in the 2018 US Army All-American Bowl.
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Matt Corral originally committed to play college football at the University of Southern California then the University of Florida before eventually choosing Ole Miss.
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Matt Corral completed 16 of 22 passes for 239 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
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Matt Corral was named the starting quarterback entering the 2019 season.
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In 2021, Matt Corral tied the school record for touchdowns in a game with seven as a junior, throwing for three and rushing for four against the Tulane Green Wave.
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Matt Corral finished the season with 258 completions of 378 attempts for 3,333 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and four interceptions.
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Matt Corral declared for the 2022 NFL draft at the end of the season prior to playing in the 2022 Sugar Bowl.
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Matt Corral was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
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Matt Corral suffered a Lisfranc injury in a preseason game against the New England Patriots and was placed on season-ending injured reserve, missing his entire rookie season.
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Matt Corral was waived by the Panthers on August 30,2023, a day after having made the initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season.
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Matt Corral was released on September 18,2023, and signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers the next day.
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On February 13,2024, Matt Corral signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.
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Matt Corral's contract was terminated on August 16,2024, to sign with an NFL team.
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On December 26,2024, Matt Corral re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.