Matt Cavanaugh
Quarterback · 1978–1991
Matt Cavanaugh is a former quarterback who played from 1978 to 1991. Matt played college football at Pittsburgh and was drafted in 1978 (round 2, pick 50). Listed at 6'2" and 212 lb.
Matt Cavanaugh: facts
- Position
- Quarterback (QB)
- Career
- 1978–1991 (14 seasons)
- College
- Pittsburgh
- Draft
- 1978, round 2, pick 50 (New England Patriots)
- Born
- October 27, 1956
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 212 lb
- Last team on record
- New York Giants
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1978 draft picks in our database.
Matt Cavanaugh: career by team
Matt is an NFL Grid answer for Patriots and 49ers, Patriots and Eagles, Patriots and Giants, 49ers and Eagles, 49ers and Giants, Eagles and Giants.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Pittsburgh
- Avonte MaddoxDB · Lions
- Ben SaulsK · Giants
- Brandon GeorgeLB · Chiefs
- Brian O'NeillOL · Vikings
- Bub MeansWR · Saints
- Calijah KanceyDL · Buccaneers
- Damar HamlinDB · Bills
- Damarri MathisDB · Browns
Drafted near Matt in 1978
- Keith ButlerRound 2, pick 36 · LB
- Al BakerRound 2, pick 40 · DE
- John TurnerRound 2, pick 48 · DB
- Bill GayRound 2, pick 55 · DE
- Todd ChristensenRound 2, pick 56 · TE
- Jim BreechRound 8, pick 206 · K
Matt Cavanaugh: questions
What position does Matt Cavanaugh play?
Quarterback (QB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Matt Cavanaugh go to college?
Pittsburgh. 39 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Matt Cavanaugh drafted?
In 1978, round 2, pick 50, by the New England Patriots.
How tall is Matt Cavanaugh?
6'2" (74 inches), 212 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits