Matt Birk: Pick #173 in the 1998 NFL Draft

Matt Birk is a former center out of Harvard, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 173rd overall pick (round 6) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played 210 regular-season games from 1998 to 2012. From 1999 on, he played for the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens. He was named to 6 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1998

Round

Round 6

Pick

173rd overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

C

College

Harvard

Matt Birk Career Stats

6× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 12 seasons.
Ranks 10th in the 1998 draft class in career Approximate Value (82).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl
210	1

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast
2000	MIN	4	0	0
2001	MIN	3	0	0
2002	MIN	4	0	1
2003	MIN	7	3	0
2004	MIN	5	0	0
2006	MIN	6	4	0
2007	MIN	6	2	0
2008	MIN	5	3	0
2009	BAL	3	2	0
2010	BAL	5	3	0
2011	BAL	5	2	0
2012	BAL	4	2	0
Since 1999		57	21	1

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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