Matt Farniok

Matt Farniok (born September 26, 1997) is an American football center for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

Matt Farniok
No. 63 – Chicago Bears
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-26) September 26, 1997
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Sioux Falls (SD) Washington
College:Nebraska (2016–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Games played:15
Games started:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Farniok attended Washington High School. As a sophomore, he became a starter at the offensive line. As a junior, he received Class 11AAA All-state and Sioux Falls Argus Leader's Elite 45 honors.

As a senior in 2015, he contributed to the team winning the state title. He received South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year, first-team Parade All-American, Class 11AAA All-state and Sioux Falls Argus Leader's Elite 45 honors.

Farniok was ranked as a three–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[1] He committed to Nebraska on January 27, 2016.[2]

College career

As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 7 games with 4 starts. He had 2 starts at right tackle and 2 starts at right guard.

As a sophomore, he was named the starter at right tackle, contributing to the team averaging 456.2 yards of total offense. As a junior, he started all 12 games at right tackle.

As a senior in 2020, the football season was reduced to 8 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He became one of 13 two-time captains in school history, while starting all 8 games on the offensive line. He started 7 contests at right guard and one contest at center.[3]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		 311 lb
(141 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.20 s1.78 s3.07 s4.47 s7.19 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		28 reps
All values from Pro Day[4][5]

Dallas Cowboys

Farniok was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (238th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[6] He signed a four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[7] As a rookie, he appeared in 12 games, playing mostly in kick protection on special teams. He was declared inactive for the Wild Card playoff game.

In 2022, he appeared in 7 games, starting two at left guard in place of an injured Connor McGovern. In addition to being a backup guard and center, he also acted as a blocking fullback in certain goal-line plays. His offensive snaps decreased after Jason Peters was promoted to the active roster in Week 3. He suffered a torn hamstring injury, while blocking for an extra point attempt in the seventh game against the Detroit Lions. On October 26, 2022, Farniok was placed on injured reserve.

In the 2023 preseason, he fell on the depth chart behind rookies Asim Richards and T. J. Bass. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[8]

Chicago Bears

On September 7, 2023, Farniok was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[9]

Personal life

Farniok has three brothers who all played football at the NCAA Division I level, Derek, Tom, and Will.[10]

References
  1. "Matt Farniok Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. "Matt Farniok 247". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. Halprin, Dave; Livesay, Connor (May 1, 2021). "NFL Draft results 2021: The Dallas Cowboys select Matt Farniok with the 238th pick (7th round)". Blogging the Boys. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. "2021 NFL Draft Scout Matt Farniok College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  5. "Matt Farniok NFL Draft 2021: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys OT". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  6. "Former Washington Warrior Matt Farniok drafted by Dallas Cowboys". KELOLAND.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  7. "Jaimes, Farniok sign rookie contracts". 247sports. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  8. "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. "Chicago Bears have signed Matt Farniok to fill their 16-man practice squad". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. September 7, 2023.
  10. "Matt Farniok Bio". Nebraska Athletics. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
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