Matthew Judon

American football linebacker, Pro Bowler

Matthew Judon - American football linebacker, Pro Bowler
Born

August 15th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional football player. Played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted in 2016 by the Baltimore Ravens. Joined the New England Patriots in 2020. Achieved Pro Bowl selections in 2021 and 2022. Contributed significantly to team defenses and became a key player for the Patriots.

Pro Bowl selections in 2021 and 2022

Super Bowl LV victory with the New England Patriots

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