39 Matt Calhoun

Matt Calhoun Ohio State
Name
Matt Calhoun
Nationality
usaUnited States
Position
FB
Height
6'0"
Weight
237
Birthday
3/24/1974
Hometown
Heath, OH
High School
Heath
Current Team
Ohio State
Seasons
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Offensive Stats

SeasonTeamGGSRush AttRush YdsRush AvgRush TDTgtRecRec YdsRec AvgRec TDLngFumKRKR YdsKR TD
1993Ohio State905244.81111313.00130000
1994Ohio State1234205.00NA000010NA1150
1995Ohio State1323279.0000000270000
1996Ohio State12106162.70106264.3380000
Total-461518874.81117395.635801150

Post-OSU Update: Calhoun went undrafted in the 1997 NFL Draft and did not play in the NFL, despite spending time with the Giants and the Jags. He is currently a Managing Director for Eddie George’s wealth management company in Dublin, Ohio. (updated Jan. 2022)

Major: Marketing Education (1996), Recreation Education (1995), Physical Education (1994), Unknown (1992-93)

Weight: 237 (1994-96), 219 (1993), 225 (1992)

1996: Played in all 12 games and started nine times, including the Rose Bowl (non-starts were the result of different offensive sets) … used mostly as a blocker … wound up with six caries for
16 yards … also had six receptions for 26 yards, with three of those grabs resulting in touchdowns … TDs came against Notre Dame, Penn State and Minnesota … long run of the year was eight yards at Notre Dame.

1996 Media Guide: Fifth-year senior … has been a key reserve at fullback the past two years, playing in 25 of Ohio State’s 26 games and starting five times … started the first two games last
year (Boston College and Washington) and had a career long 27-yard run against BC … came in against Tennessee in the bowl game and played well when starter Nicky Sualua was on the sideline with an injury … wound the year up with 32 yards on three carries … longest playing stint was 17 minutes against Illinois … has been used primarily as a blocker throughout his career and has just 12 carries … has made the most of his opportunities, averaging 5.9 yards per carry … tough, hard working player who is always ready when called upon … also plays on the special teams.

1995 Media Guide: Expected to be the backup fullback in the fall … played in 12 games games last year for a total of 74 minutes … started the Pittsburgh, Houston and Northwestern games after Alex Rodriguez was forced to give up football because of a spinal cord condition … was used mostly as a blocker, but ran hard and well when given the chance, netting 20 yards on four carries … top game was 11 yards on two carries versus Houston … slowed by a shoulder injury the last half of the season … underwent surgery on that shoulder (his right) following the bowl game and missed spring practice … should be ready to go in the fall… he and Nicky Sualua are the only two true fullbacks on the OSU roster, so his return is essential from a depth standpoint.

1994 Media Guide: Could be in line for playing time this season with the departure of last year’s top two fullbacks … a powerfully built player who could develop into a fine blocker … will battle with senior Alex Rodriguez and redshirt freshman Nicky Sualua for the starting role.

1993: Played in nine games for a total of 25 minutes … longest stint was eight minutes at Pittsburgh … saw most of his action as a member of the specialty teams … carried the ball five times for 24 yards and scored his lone touchdown on a one-yard run in the opener against Rice… had an 11-vard run at Pittsburgh and rushed for 12 yards on two attempts in the Big Ten opener against Northwestern.

1993 Media Guide: Enrolled at Ohio State Spring Quarter of 1992 after graduating early from high school … was redshirted last season but showed some promise in practice … coaching staff was very pleased with his progress during spring drills, and he could see some playing time this fall behind seniors Jeff Cothran and William Houston … has especially improved his blocking, and may be utilized in short yardage situations as un extra blocker … very strong, compact player … gained eight yards on a pair of carries in the spring game.

1992 Media Guide: Enrolled at Ohio State Spring Quarter after graduating from high school last winter and participating in spring practice.

High School: Calhoun rushed for 1,387 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior … was selected second-team Division V all-Ohio and first team all-district and all-league … a preseason All-America selection by Blue Chip magazine … rushed for over 2,500 yards during his prep career … an outstanding blocker … also played linebacker in high school and had 160 total tackles as a senior … started all four seasons as a prepster … high school coach was Pat Purcell … admires Archie Griffin … born 3-24-74.