Matt Ulrich - Offensive Guard

6-2, 309 Northwestern 3 years in the NFL FA-06 DOB: 12/30/1981

Signed as FA by Colts on December 27, 2006…originally signed as FA with Colts on April 29, 2005…was waived on September 13, 2005…was signed to Colts practice squad on September 15, 2005...Signed as FA by Colts on November 11, 2005...was waived on September 2, 2006...Signed as FA by Colts on September 4, 2006...was waived on December 2, 2006.

2006:  Appeared in five games on special teams at NYG 9/10, vs. Houston 9/17, vs. Jacksonville 9/24, at NYJ 10/1 and vs. Miami 12/31…was inactive games 6-8 and 10-11…was active but did not play vs. Tennessee 10/8 and vs. Buffalo 11/12.  POST-SEASON:  Was inactive throughout playoffs.  2005:  Saw action in five games, two on offensive line…appeared at LG vs. Tennessee 12/4 and vs. Arizona 1/1…other action during season came on return teams and short-yardage situations…with linemates, helped club produce eighth consecutive 5,000+-net yardage season…line surrendered league-low 20 sacks in 2005.  POST-SEASON:  Appeared on special teams vs. Pittsburgh 1/15.

Three-year starter who opened 37 of 47 career games at G and C…started 12 games at RG as senior…was team co-captain…was All-Big Ten honorable mention…played in 2005 Villages Gridiron Classic all-star game…started 13 games as junior…had nine starts at RG and four at C...had five championship game performances…started 12 games at LG as sophomore…earned George Ballentine Award (enthusiasm and leadership)…was reserve in 10 games as freshman…was redshirted as freshman in 2000…majored in secondary teaching/history.

Full name is Matthew James Ulrich…born in Streamwood, Ill….attended Streamwood High School…was All-Midwest choice by Prep Star…was all-state selection and two-time all-area choice…was two-time first-team All-Upstate Eight Conference choice…was two-time academic all-state and three-time academic all-conference choice…was member of National Honor Society…single…resides in Streamwood, Ill.