Matt Blanchard (born March 5, 1989) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a Division III program, before pursuing a professional career in the National Football League (NFL).
Early life and education
Blanchard was born in St. Charles, Illinois, United States. He attended St. Charles High School, where he played high school football as a quarterback.
College career
Blanchard enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, competing for the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks. During his tenure, the Warhawks were a dominant force in Division III football, winning multiple NCAA Division III championships. Blanchard contributed as a quarterback, though detailed individual statistics for his college career are not extensively documented in widely available sources.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Blanchard signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. He participated in the team's training camp and preseason activities. He was released during final roster cuts prior to the regular season.
Indianapolis Colts
Subsequently, Blanchard joined the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad in 2012. He spent time developing his skills in the practice environment but did not appear in regular‑season games for the Colts.
Subsequent affiliations
Publicly available records indicate that Blanchard had brief associations with other NFL organizations, including a short‑term practice squad stint with the Arizona Cardinals in 2013. No regular‑season game appearances or statistical records have been documented for these later affiliations.
Post‑football activities
Following his brief professional football career, Blanchard has maintained a low public profile. Details regarding his post‑football occupation or personal life are not widely reported in reliable sources.
References
- NFL.com player profile: Matt Blanchard.
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater athletics archives.
- Chicago Bears press releases, 2012.
- Indianapolis Colts practice squad announcements, 2012.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from verifiable, reputable sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of 2024.