2007 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Caught a 13-yd. TD pass from QB Donovan McNabb vs. Chi. (10/21)

2006 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hauled in a 14-yd. TD pass from QB A.J. Feeley vs. Atl. (12/31/06)
• Grabbed a 25-yd. TD pass from QB Jeff Garcia at Dal. (12/25/06) for his first TD as an Eagle

2004 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Posted a career-long 76-yd. TD vs. Dal. (11/7/04), the 5th-longest recept. by a TE in Bengals history
• Tied a career high with 4 catches, grabbing all 4 on the game-winning FG drive in the 4th qtr. vs. Mia. (9/19/04). Also had 5 special teams tackles and a fumble recovery on a punt return

2003 HIGHLIGHTS:
• Scored the game-winning TD, an 18 yarder, with :13 left at Pit. (11/30/03
• His 45-yd. TD catch vs. Bal. (10/19/03) was the longest by a Bengals TE since 1994, when Tony McGee had a 54 yarder at Arz.
• Posted a career-high 97 yds. vs. Den. (9/7/03), most in a game by a Bengals TE since McGee had 109 in 1995 vs. Houston Oilers

2002 HIGHLIGHTS:
• As a rookie, posted 27 catches in 16 games, most by a Bengals TE since 1997 (McGee - 34)
• Caught first career TD pass, an 8 yarder from Jon Kitna, vs. Ten. (10/27/02)

BIRDSEED:
• Long before the Schobel family name became known for boasting three NFL stars, it was synonymous for great home-style cooking in Columbus, TX. Located at 202o Milam Street, "Schobel's Restaurant" has been owned and operated by the  family for over 30 years. Originally owned by Matt's parents and his cousin Bo's parents, the restaurant was taken over by his brother, Ryan, in 2004 and is one of the best known restaurants in the state.
• Used to work at TCU changing dorm room light bulbs with Aaron and Bo for extra money. The three all shared a house on TCU's campus during college. Matt, Aaron and their oldest brother, Ryan, along with their father, Andy, have a four-way partnership in a tree farm in Texas that currently houses over 60,000 trees.
• Hosted the 2nd annual "Schobel Football Camp" in the 2007 offseason with brother, Aaron, and cousin, Bo. All of the proceeds will be given to renovating the Columbus HS football stadium. They raised over $25,000 towards the stadium

PERSONAL:
• He and his wife, Nicole, live in his hometown of Columbus, TX, in the offseason with their two sons, Tommy (7/9/04) and Adam (9/19/06)
• Earned All-America honors as a QB at Columbus HS. Passed for 1,134 yds. and 13 TDs as a senior, while rushing for 1,568 yds. and 19 TDs
• Worked as a lifeguard as his first job in high school
• Finished building a house with his brothers and cousins along the Colorado river in 2006. The family has held an annual wiffleball tournament in Texas that now takes place in the back yard of their new vacation home. "We get like 40 of us together, do home run derby, stuff like that. It gets really competitive sometimes"
• Would like to coach high school football when his playing days are over•    Earned a degree in psychology (minored in history)
• Full name: Matthew Thomas Schobel

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
Played 3 seasons at TCU after transferring from Texas A&M. As a senior, averaged 30 yds/catch on his 5 TD receptions in 2001, including a 67 yarder at Nebraska. Finished the season with 21 catches for 332 yds., while missing 3 games with a hamstring injury. After transferring to TCU, sat out 1998 under NCAA rules. Originally signed with Texas A&M out of high school as a QB, and redshirted as an Aggie freshman in 1997.

INJURY REPORT:
Was inactive at NO (12/23) after suffering a concussion that forced him to leave in the 1st qtr. at Dal. (12/16). Inactive at Cle. (9/28/03) with a hamstring injury.