20 Facts About Matt D'Orazio

Matthew Louis D'Orazio was born on October 1,1976 and is a former American football quarterback who played in the Arena Football League.

Matt D'Orazio was named the 2008 AFL MVP, as well as the ArenaBowl XXII MVP, both in the same season.

Matt D'Orazio attended St Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, and lettered in football and basketball.

Matt D'Orazio originally attended Youngstown State University where he red-shirted in 1995 and played in one game in 1996.

Matt D'Orazio then transferred to Otterbein College, where he then set school single-season and career records for passing yards, touchdown passes and total offense.

In 2012, Matt D'Orazio was inducted into the Otterbein Athletic Hall of Fame.

Matt D'Orazio entered the Arena Football League in 2000, when he signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs, where he only spent one season.

Matt D'Orazio was placed on recallable waivers by the Mustangs on January 25,2001.

Matt D'Orazio was placed on recallable waivers by the Gladiators on April 9,2001.

In 2001, Matt D'Orazio played for the Roanoke Steam of the AFL's minor league af2.

In 2002, Matt D'Orazio signed with the Rochester Brigade of the af2.

Matt D'Orazio rushed for 332 yards and 20 touchdowns, an af2 alltime record.

In 2003, Matt D'Orazio returned to the AFL, signing with the Buffalo Destroyers' practice squad on February 19,2003.

Matt D'Orazio was released by the Destroyers on April 9,2003.

Matt D'Orazio played for the Mohegan Wolves of the af2 in 2003.

Matt D'Orazio signed with the Columbus Destroyers on November 18,2003, and played for the team until 2005.

Matt D'Orazio was named Offensive Player of the Game and game MVP for his performance.

Matt D'Orazio was replaced by former Arizona Rattlers quarterback Sherdrick Bonner.

In 2008, Matt D'Orazio later signed with the Philadelphia Soul as a backup to Tony Graziani.

Matt D'Orazio became the starting quarterback when Graziani was injured and was out for the season.