Matt Herkenhoff

Kansas City Chiefs 94th overall

OT · Minnesota

Matt Herkenhoff is a former offensive tackle out of Minnesota, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 94th overall pick (round 4) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets and Kansas City Chiefs.

Draft Details

Year

1974

Round

Round 4

Pick

94th overall

Team

Kansas City Chiefs

Position

College

Minnesota

Matt Herkenhoff Career Stats

Career Totals

Games played	Games started	Fumble recoveries
125	117	2

Career History

New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets (1974)
Kansas City Chiefs (1976–1985)

Born: Melrose, Minnesota, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 267 lb

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

Matt Herkenhoff was the 11th of 23 OTs selected in the 1974 draft. The 94th overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Minnesota had 4 players drafted in 1974, among them Keith Fahnhorst and Steve Neils. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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