Matt Goncalves

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• Selected by the Colts in the third round (79th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024 SEASON (COLTS):

• In 2024, he appeared in 17 games (seven starts) at both right and left tackle. In Week 12 vs. DET, he started at left tackle for a line that didn't allow a sack. In Week 13 at NE, he started at right tackle for a line that didn't allow a sack for the second consecutive week. In Week 16 vs. TEN, he started at right tackle for a line that paved the way for 335 team rushing yards, a single-game franchise record. He also blocked for Taylor to register 218 yards on the ground, the third-most individual single-game rushing yards in team history. In Week 18 vs. JAX, he started at right tackle and helped pave the way for Taylor to tally a single-game career high 34 carries for 177 yards and one touchdown. It marked his fourth consecutive 100-yard rushing game.

COLLEGE:

• Appeared in 38 career games (24 starts) at Pittsburgh (2019-23) with 13 starts at right tackle and 11 starts at left tackle.
• As a team captain in 2023, he started the first three contests of the season at left tackle before suffering a season-ending injury. Named a Preseason All-ACC selection.
• Started all 13 games he saw action in during the 2022 season with starts at right tackle (eight) and left tackle (five). Garnered Third Team All-ACC accolades and was selected to the All-ACC Academic Football Team. He helped the offense produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver.
• In 2021, he saw action in 13 games (five starts at right tackle). Helped Pittsburgh win in each of his five starts (New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, Syracuse and Wake Forest in the ACC Championship Game). Blocked for a Pittsburgh offense that averaged a single-season school record 41.4 points per game and 486.6 yards per game. The Panthers ranked third nationally in scoring and eighth in total offense.
• Appeared in nine games in 2020 and started the last three contests at left tackle. Named a Freshman All America selection by the Football Writers Association of America.
• Redshirted the 2019 season.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Eastport-South Manor High School in Manorville, N.Y.
• Played offensive tackle, tight end and defensive end during his high school career.
• Ranked the No. 4 overall prospect in New York by Rivals and No. 5 by 247Sports.
• As a senior, he garnered all-state and all-county accolades.
• Also lettered in basketball.
• Engaged to his fiancé, Julie.