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Matt Leinart is a former American professional football quarterback who had a successful career in both college and the NFL. He was born on May 11, 1983, in Santa Ana, California, and grew up in a sports-oriented family. Leinart was a standout athlete in high school and led his team to back-to-back state championships. He then went on to play college football for the University of Southern California Trojans, where he became a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and helped lead the team to two National Championships.
After college, Leinart was selected tenth overall in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. In his rookie season, he struggled with injuries and inconsistent play, but he bounced back in 2007 with a solid season that included 20 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 90.7. He continued to play for the Cardinals until 2009 and later played brief stints with the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders. Although he didn't achieve the same level of success in the NFL as he did in college, Leinart's talent and potential were undeniable, and his career demonstrated his willingness to adapt to different teams and situations.
Since retiring from football, Leinart has pursued a career as a football analyst and commentator for various networks, including Fox Sports and Pac-12 Network. He has also become involved in philanthropy and charity work, including the Matt Leinart Foundation, which focuses on providing resources and opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Southern California. Despite the highs and lows of his football career, Leinart's dedication to the sport and commitment to giving back to his community serve as a testament to his character and legacy in American football.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Matt Leinart (USC SIGNED FOOTBALL - Reggie Bush And Matt Leinart 2006 Rosebowl) was sold in June 2025 for $2,500.00 while the cheapest item (AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO MATT LEINART USC TROJANS) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2009. The month with the most items sold (54) was November 2008 with an average selling price of $37.00 for an autographed item of Matt Leinart. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2019 with $349.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.75 was July 2011. In average, an autographed item from Matt Leinart is worth $30.00.
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Latest News about Matt Leinart
Lane Kiffin Makes Feelings Clear on Matt Leinart’s USC Legacy Amid Plea to Unret (03/19/2026): Lane Kiffin might be the LSU Tigers’ head coach, but the USC Trojans still hold a special place in his heart. More than a decade after his unceremonious exit from the Coliseum, the LSU head coach took a firm stand for the Trojans’ legendary trio, ft. 
Matt Leinart reveals USC asked him to unretire his jersey for recruits (03/18/2026): In a recent podcast interview, the legendary USC quarterback discussed the topic of potentially letting a recruit wear his retired jersey number Matt Leinart Makes Announcement After Rejecting USC's Request (03/17/2026): Former USC Heisman winner Matt Leinart made his decision clear after rejecting multiple requests to unretire his No. 11 jersey for recruits. College Football Fans Praising Matt Leinart For Retired Jersey Move (03/17/2026): Former quarterback Matt Leinart recently said that USC has asked several times for permission to un-retire his No. 11. Matt Leinart shut down USC requests to unretire No. 11 jersey: 'Absolutely f---i (03/17/2026): The Trojans' Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback isn't giving up his iconic number to just anyone
Older News Stories about Matt Leinart
Ex-USC legend has surprising reaction to iconic Notre Dame football rivalry bein (12/2025): Former USC Trojans quarterback Matt Leinart has voiced his opinion about the Trojans' rivalry with Notre Dame having hit a snag. Unlike other pundits, Leinart is okay with the decision. Matt Leinart says Bearcats QB Brendan Sorsby deserves 'Heisman love,' misspells (10/2025): CFB on Fox analyst Matt Leinart's tweet read, "Brendan Sorsby for Cincinatti is having a DAMN year. Time to start showing him some Heisman love." Matt Leinart issues apology to Illinois fans after USC defeat (09/2025): USC football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart owned his prediction in front of Illinois fans. Matt Leinart catches hilarious stray from Alexa (08/2025): In a hilarious viral moment, former USC quarterback Matt Leinart had to be reminded of his pro career by the power of Alexa. There is always a new way to think about the greatness of Matt Leinart and Reggi (07/2025): In a tweet on X, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush were featured as the best college players to wear the numbers 11 and 5 Cole Leinart, son of former USC and NFL QB Matt Leinart, commits to SMU football (11/2024): Cole Leinart, the son of former USC Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, announced his commitment to SMU on Wednesday. USC legend Matt Leinart hints that another top QB could emerge on the NFL draft (01/2024): Caleb Williams is great, but more people are convinced Michael Penix should be a top-five pick in the coming draft. EXCLUSIVE: Matt Leinart previews Michigan football vs. Ohio State (11/2023): Some really, really good stuff here from the former Heisman winner on #Michigan. #GoBlue Bit or bust? Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn post Notre Dame locker room break-in vide (10/2023): Former Heisman winner Matt Leinart and Notre Dame great Brady Quinn broke into the Irish locker room ahead of USC and Notre Dame's matchup. Matt Leinart picks Caleb Williams as his 2023 Heisman frontrunner (09/2023): We will see if Caleb Williams can make a very special and rare piece of college football history in 2023. Where Matt Leinart ranks Drake Maye among Heisman contenders (08/2023): Here is where Matt Leinart ranked UNC football quarterback Drake Maye in the Heisman race going into the 2023 season. 'I feel like a proud dad': Matt Leinart on joining Caleb Williams at Heisman Cer (12/2022): Former USC quarterback and 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart sat down with Pac-12 Networks' Yogi Roth before fellow Trojan Caleb Williams took part in the 2022 Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York City. EXCLUSIVE: Matt Leinart gives Michigan football a simple formula to beat Ohio St (11/2022): So you're saying there's a chance. #GoBlue EXCLUSIVE: What Matt Leinart has seen from Michigan football, J.J. McCarthy thro (10/2022): He gave an honest evaluation of J.J. McCarthy thus far in a sit-down with WolverinesWire. #GoBlue Column: Bryce Young gets his moment to celebrate Heisman Trophy at Mater Dei (05/2022): Embattled Mater Dei High is updating its Heisman Lane, adding Alabama quarterback Bryce Young to USC's Matt Leinart and Notre Dame's John Huarte. Matt Leinart says Michigan had the best environment he’s ever seen in CFB (11/2021): And he’s been some places! Vince Young and Matt Leinart are still connected by the greatest game ever playe (04/2020): The 2006 Rose Bowl had it all -- passion, pageantry and instant legends. And more than 14 years later, the star QBs from that night remain linked. Matt Leinart is going back to college to lead the Trojans on Saturday (11/2014): Matt Leinart, who led USC to two national titles, will return to his glory days on Saturday when he leads the Trojans out of the Coliseum tunnel before they play Notre Dame. Matt Leinart calls for Ken Whisenhunt to be fired (10/2014): Ken Whisenhunt is ready to move on from a quarterback drafted in the top 10 after just a few seasons. Sound familiar? Matt Leinart Becomes Pac-12 Networks Football Analyst (08/2014): Former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart is joining Pac-12 Networks as a college football analyst. Pac-12 Networks issued a press release on Leinart's hiring on its official website on Aug. 28:"Pac-... Former Superman vs. Former Superstud: Dean Cain and Matt Leinart Trade Barbs (07/2014): Dean Cain, who played Superman on the ABC series Lois & Clark in the 1990s, told TMZ Sports that Johnny Manziel should be careful about running with the Hollywood crowd because he wouldn't wa... Matt Leinart Quizzes Cast of ‘Draft Day’ on Football Jargon (03/2014): “Extra” enlisted Heisman trophy winner and former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart to interview the cast of the new film “Draft Day.” Matt Leinart rips former coach Ken Whisenhunt (01/2014): Leinart, when asked on 'Fox Sports Live' how he thought Whisenhunt would do in Tennessee, where he was introduced Tuesday as head coach, said: 'I don't think it's a great fit, and I don't think it's great timing, and here's why. Lane Kiffin and Matt Leinart Met Up in Manhattan Beach (10/2013): Just a couple of unemployed people who used to be affiliated with USC getting their run on. Titans will workout David Carr, John Skelton, possibly Matt Leinart (09/2013): Loading... Carr and Skelton were both released during final cuts after losing backup quarterback battles. Carr was released by the Giants after a lengthy stay in New York while Skelton spent training camp with Cincinnati following three seasons in Arizona. The Bills cut Matt Leinart after short stay (08/2013): Bills cut leinart after short stay ORCHARD PARK, n.y. — The Bills will head into the regular season short on experience at quarterback after trimming the roster Friday. 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick -- I Don't Get Heckled Like Matt Leinart (02/2013): Colin Kaepernick has accomplished more in one season than Matt Leinart has in a 7-year NFL career -- which explains the less-than-warm welcome Matt got from two loud-mouthed fans.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings! Raiders pick Pryor over Matt Leinart (12/2012): Terrelle Pryor will make his first career start at quarterback for the Oakland Raiders in their season finale in San Diego. Did Emily Maynard cheat with Matt Leinart? Jef Holm's ex says it's true (09/2012): Is Matt Leinart the guy Emily Maynard was supposedly sexting with behind Jef Holm's back? Oakland Raiders' Matt Leinart OK after finger injury (08/2012): Oakland Raiders backup quarterback Matt Leinart is OK to play after injuring the index finger on his non-throwing hand but still might be held out of Saturday's game against the Detroit Lions. Matt Leinart cool with being West Coast guy (05/2012): ALAMEDA, Calif. - Just as important to Matt Leinart as being back on the West Coast is being back in the West Coast. Although... Oakland Raiders add four defensive players in draft, will take look at quarterba (04/2012): The Raiders welcomed five new players Saturday to complete a six-man draft class, and general manager Reggie McKenzie conceded, "It remains to be seen how good they'll be, but we anxiously await their presence." Texans Matt Leinart out for the season (11/2011): Matt Leinart's return to the NFL lasted less than a half. Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart maintains important tie to the (12/2010): Boivin: Matt Leinart has moved on and will only speak fondly about his days with the Cardinals. He has maintained at least one important tie to the Valley.
