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23
Games
2
Sacks
Mat Mendenhall is a former defensive end out of BYU, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 55th overall pick (round 2) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 23 regular-season games from 1980 to 1982.
Draft Details
Mat Mendenhall Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 23 | 2 |
Career span: 1980–1982.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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