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Matt Cavanaugh is a former quarterback out of Pittsburgh, selected by the New England Patriots with the 50th overall pick (round 2) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Matt Cavanaugh Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXV)
- National champion (1976)
- First-team All-American (1977)
- First-team All-East (1977)
- Sugar Bowl MVP (1977)
- Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Career Totals
| Passing attempts | Passing completions | Completion percentage | TD–INT | Passing yards | Passer rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 305 | 52.7% | 28–30 | 4,332 | 71.7 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1978–1982)
- San Francisco 49ers (1983–1985)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1989)
- New York Giants (1990–1991)
Born: Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 212 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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