Matthew Blake Dickinson Wile was born on June 20,1992 and is a former American football punter.
22 Facts About Matt Wile
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Matt Wile played college football for the University of Michigan from 2011 to 2014.
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Matt Wile converted 20 of 29 field goal attempts and was successful on 33 of 33 extra point attempts.
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Matt Wile attended the Francis Parker School in San Diego, California, where he played high school football as a punter, placekicker, linebacker, and defensive end.
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When Brady Hoke was named the team's new head coach in January 2011, Matt Wile became Hoke's top kicking target.
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When Michigan faced San Diego State in September 2011, Matt Wile's father told reporters that "blood is thicker than water," and he would therefore be rooting for his son and the Wolverines in the game.
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Matt Wile averaged 49 yards on four punts against San Diego State.
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Matt Wile handled 17 punts for 707 yards with an average of 41.6 yards and a long punt of 58 yards.
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Matt Wile made four solo tackles in the 2011 season.
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In 2013, Matt Wile became Michigan's principal punter, handling 61 punts for an average of 40.6 yards, including 10 punts in excess of 50 yards and 16 punts pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line.
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Matt Wile converted three of five field goal attempts in the 2013 season.
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Matt Wile was 28 of 28 on extra point attempts and 15 of 21 on field goal attempts with two blocks.
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Matt Wile signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers May 8,2015.
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On March 31,2016, Matt Wile signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
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On November 22,2016, Matt Wile signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
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On December 6,2016, Matt Wile was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.
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Matt Wile was promoted to the active roster on December 13,2016.
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On September 2,2018, Matt Wile was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings.
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On September 17,2019, Matt Wile was signed to the Falcons practice squad.
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Matt Wile was promoted to the active roster on September 21,2019, following an injury to Matt Bosher.
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On November 6,2019, Matt Wile was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad, but was released three days later.
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On December 31,2020, Matt Wile was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.