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Position: | Offensive lineman |
Personal information | |
Date of birth: | January 14, 1982 |
Place of birth: | Wheaton, Illinois |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Wheaton (IL) North |
College: | Hastings |
Undrafted: | 2005 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Matthew Rahn (born January 14, 1982) is an American football offensive lineman for the Sioux City Bandits of Champions Indoor Football (CIF).
Rahn attended the College of DuPage, where he was a member of the football team. His play earned him a scholarship to Hastings College in Nebraska.
In 2007, Rahn began playing professionally for the Chicago Slaughter of the Continental Indoor Football League. The Slaughter was in it inaugural season led by ex-Chicago Bears player, Steve McMichael. Rahn played nose tackle.
In 2008, Rahn played for the Milwaukee Bonecrushers of the CIFL, where he was moved to primarily Guard and Tight end, as well as reserve defensive lineman.
In 2009, Rahn played for the Rock River Raptors of the Continental Indoor Football League.
In 2010, Rahn played for the Chicago Cardinals also of the CIFL.
Because of financial reasons, Rahn opted out of his contract with the Cardinals to find a better opportunity. He signed with the Wisconsin Wolfpack, who would eventually play in the 2010 CIFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Cincinnati Commandos 54-40. He was named a 1st Team All-CIFL lineman at the end of the season.
In 2010, Rahn signed with the Cuiabá Arsenal in Brazil. They won the 2010 national championship, and finished second in 2011.