"Scholar Blocker"

Witness the exceptional college career of Matt Stinchcomb, a two-time All-American and top scholar-athlete, and his journey to the NFL.

Born on June 3, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, Matt Stinchcomb quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the University of Georgia Bulldogs' offensive line from 1995 to 1998. As a dominant tackle under College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Donnan, Stinchcomb earned recognition as a two-time First Team All-American, achieving consensus honors in his senior season of 1998. Beyond his athletic prowess, Stinchcomb exemplified the ideal of a scholar-athlete, claiming the prestigious 1998 Campbell Trophy, awarded to the nation's top football scholar-athlete. His leadership helped guide the Bulldogs to a combined 19-5 record during his junior and senior campaigns, highlighted by victories in the Outback and Peach Bowls. A testament to his reliability and skill, Stinchcomb started 32 consecutive games for Georgia and was honored with the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 1998 as the SEC's most outstanding offensive blocker. His exemplary collegiate career culminated in his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018.