Matt Wilhelm

Matt Wilhelm is a former NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers for eight seasons.

Football Player

February 2, 1981

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Matt Wilhelm, an American professional BMX rider, is renowned for his flatland tricks and unique style. He has achieved victories in competitions such as the X Games and has been featured in BMX films like “Ground Tactics” and “Vans Illustrated.” Wilhelm has also made appearances on TV shows, including “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Good Morning America,” and is admired for inspiring young riders and his charitable work with organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Besides his BMX career, Wilhelm has found success in football. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft and played as a linebacker for eight seasons in the NFL. After retiring from football, he became an analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns on the Cleveland-based ABC affiliate WEWS-TV 5.

Some of Wilhelm’s most notable accomplishments include winning BMX competitions like the X Games, featuring in BMX films such as “Ground Tactics” and “Vans Illustrated,” appearing on TV shows like “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Good Morning America,” playing as a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL, and working as an analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns on WEWS-TV 5.

An interesting fact about Matt Wilhelm is his eight-season NFL career as a linebacker, primarily with the San Diego Chargers.