Tyler Matakevich

Pittsburgh Steelers 246th pick

ILB ·

Temple · 2016–2024

140

Games

Solo Tackles

Interceptions

Tyler Matakevich is a former inside linebacker out of Temple, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 246th overall pick (round 7) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 140 regular-season games from 2016 to 2024, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills.

Draft Details

Year

2016

Round

Round 7

Pick

246th overall

Team

Pittsburgh Steelers

Position

ILB

College

Temple

Tyler Matakevich Career Stats

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	INT	PD
2016	PIT	9	11	4	0	0
2017	PIT	11	16	5	0	1
2018	PIT	9	11	4	0	0
2019	PIT	12	12	2	0	0
2020	BUF	11	12	11	0	2
2021	BUF	9	10	7	1	1
2022	BUF	6	3	1	0	0
2023	BUF	5	3	3	0	0
2024	PIT	4	4	0	0	0
Career		76	82	37	1	4

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

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-0

Weight

238 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.81s

Bench Press

22 reps

Vertical Jump

31"

Broad Jump

112"

3-Cone Drill

7.19s

Shuttle

4.50s

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