Matthew Bergeron

Matthew K. Bergeron (born February 26, 2000) is a Canadian gridiron offensive tackle. A native of Quebec, he moved to the United States to play college football at Syracuse.

Matthew Bergeron
Bergeron in 2023
Syracuse Orange – No. 60
PositionOffensive tackle
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-26) February 26, 2000
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight322 lb (146 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCégep de Thetford (Quebec)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-ACC (2022)

Early life and high school

Bergeron was born in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada, on February 26, 2000.[1][2] He grew up as a native speaker of French, learning English in school. Bergeron attended Cégep de Thetford and played for their gridiron football team before enrolling at Syracuse University to play college football for the Syracuse Orange.[3][4]

College career

Bergeron played in all 12 of Syracuse's games as a freshman with five starts at right tackle.[5] He started all 11 of the Orange's games during his sophomore season, beginning the year at right tackle before moving to left tackle for the last eight games.[6] Bergeron was named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2021.[7] He was named a team captain entering his junior year in 2022, being voted second-team All-ACC by the end of the season.[8][9] He also attended the 2023 Senior Bowl.[10]

References
  1. "One in a million: Canadians face long odds, many challenges to play college football in U.S." The Commercial Dispatch. September 14, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  2. St. Croix, Josh (August 26, 2022). "College football: Syracuse offensive tackle Bergeron's goal same in any language". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. "6-6, 300-pound Canadian OT Matthew Bergeron commits". The Post-Standard. July 9, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  4. "Le talent québécois brille à Syracuse". Le Journal de Québec (in French). November 2, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. "NFL Draft Profile: Matthew Bergeron, Offensive Lineman, Syracuse Orange". SI.com. August 2, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  6. "Once a history-making freshman, Matthew Bergeron is embracing his role as a leader". The Post-Standard. August 10, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  7. "Football de la NCAA: une année de plus à Syracuse pour le Québécois Matthew Bergeron". Le Journal de Québec (in French). December 1, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  8. "Football universitaire: Matthew Bergeron nommé capitaine par ses coéquipiers de Syracuse". Le Journal de Québec (in French). July 25, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  9. "Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams". theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  10. Wall, Kevin. "Syracuse football: Matthew Bergeron improves NFL draft stock at Senior Bowl". Nunes Magician. SB Nation. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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