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{{short description|American football center}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Matt Paradis
| name = Matt Paradis
| image = Matt Paradis 2017.JPG
| image = Matt Paradis 2017.JPG
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| caption = Paradis with the Denver Broncos in 2017
| caption = Paradis with the Denver Broncos in 2017
| current_team = Carolina Panthers
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| number = 61
| number = 61
| position = [[Center (American football)|Center]]
| position = [[Center (American football)|Center]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|10|12}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|10|12}}
| birth_place = [[Council, Idaho]]
| birth_place = [[Council, Idaho]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| death_place =
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| high_school = [[Council High School (Idaho)|Council]] ([[Council, Idaho]])
| high_school = [[Council High School (Idaho)|Council]] (Council, Idaho)
| college = [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]]
| college = [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]]
| draftyear = 2014
| draftyear = 2014
| draftround = 6
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| draftpick = 207
| draftpick = 207
| pastteams =
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| status = Active
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| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
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'''Matt Paradis''' (born October 12, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the sixth round of the [[2014 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]].
'''Matt Paradis''' (born October 12, 1989) is a former [[American football]] [[Center (American football)|center]]. He was selected by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the sixth round of the [[2014 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Paradis was one of 51 collegiate offensive linemen to attend the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. He completed all of the combine drills and had a mediocre performance overall, finishing 11th in the [[three-cone drill]] and 20th among offensive linemen in the bench press.<ref>{{cite web| title=2014 Combine results: Offensive line 40-yard dash and more| url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/platform/amp/2014/2/23/5441188/2014-combine-results-offensive-line-40-yard-dash-nfl| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=bigcatcountry.com| author=Alfie Crow| date=February 23, 2014}}</ref> On March 14, 2014, he attended Boise State's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only ran positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Paradis was projected to be a seventh round pick or priority [[undrafted free agent]] by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the 15th best center prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{cite web| title=Matt Paradis, DS #15 C, Boise State| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112807&draftyear=2014&genpos=C| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
Paradis was one of 51 collegiate offensive linemen to attend the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. He completed all of the combine drills and had a mediocre performance overall, finishing 11th in the [[three-cone drill]] and 20th among offensive linemen in the bench press.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alfie Crow |date=February 23, 2014 |title=2014 Combine results: Offensive line 40-yard dash and more |url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/platform/amp/2014/2/23/5441188/2014-combine-results-offensive-line-40-yard-dash-nfl |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=bigcatcountry.com}}</ref> On March 14, 2014, he attended Boise State's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only ran positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Paradis was projected to be a seventh round pick or priority [[undrafted free agent]] by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the 15th best center prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matt Paradis, DS #15 C, Boise State |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112807&draftyear=2014&genpos=C |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Draft Profile: Matt Paradis| url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/matthew-paradis?id=2543560| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matt Paradis Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/matthew-paradis?id=2543560 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117012422/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/matthew-paradis?id=2543560 |archive-date=January 17, 2018 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Matt Paradis, Boise State, C, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=112807&DraftYear=2014 |access-date=September 6, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
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The [[Denver Broncos]] selected Paradis in the sixth round (207th overall) of the [[2014 NFL Draft]]. He was the ninth center selected in 2014.<ref>[http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/05/10/3178556/track-the-last-day-of-the-nfl.html Boise State offensive linemen Matt Paradis (Broncos), Charles Leno Jr. (Bears) drafted Saturday]</ref><ref>[http://www.idahopress.com/blogs/sports/bsu-s-matt-paradis-drafted-by-denver-broncos-in-sixth/article_109f6f30-d889-11e3-9684-001a4bcf887a.html Boise State's Paradis drafted by Broncos, Leno Jr. goes to Bears]</ref>

====2014====
====2014====
[[File:Matt Paradis.JPG|thumb|left|175px|Paradis with the Broncos in 2014]]
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On June 2, 2014, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a four-year, $2.31 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $91,000.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Broncos sign draft picks Cody Latimer, Matt Paradis, Corey Nelson| url=http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/broncos/ci_25882147/broncos-sign-linebacker-corey-nelson-seventh-round-pick| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=www.broomfieldenterprise.com| author=Matt Klis| date=June 2, 2014}}</ref>
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The [[Denver Broncos]] selected Paradis in the sixth round (207th overall) of the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the ninth center selected in 2014.<ref>[http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/05/10/3178556/track-the-last-day-of-the-nfl.html Boise State offensive linemen Matt Paradis (Broncos), Charles Leno Jr. (Bears) drafted Saturday]</ref><ref>[http://www.idahopress.com/blogs/sports/bsu-s-matt-paradis-drafted-by-denver-broncos-in-sixth/article_109f6f30-d889-11e3-9684-001a4bcf887a.html Boise State's Paradis drafted by Broncos, Leno Jr. goes to Bears]</ref>


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On June 2, 2014, the Broncos signed Paradis to a four-year, $2.31 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $91,000.<ref name="spotrac" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matt Klis |date=June 2, 2014 |title=Broncos sign draft picks Cody Latimer, Matt Paradis, Corey Nelson |url=http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/broncos/ci_25882147/broncos-sign-linebacker-corey-nelson-seventh-round-pick |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=www.broomfieldenterprise.com}}</ref>
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Throughout [[training camp]], he competed for a roster spot against [[Will Montgomery]]. On August 30, 2014, the Denver Broncos waived Paradis and signed him to their practice squad on September 1, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos in the NFL: Matt Paradis of Council makes Denver Broncos' practice squad|url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/bronco-beat-blog/article40749804.html| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=Idaho Statesman| author=Chadd Cripe| date=September 1, 2014}}</ref> On January 15, 2015, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a reserve/future contract.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Matt Paradis contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/matt-paradis-14618/| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=spotrac.com}}</ref>

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Throughout [[training camp]], he competed for a roster spot against [[Will Montgomery]]. On August 30, 2014, the Denver Broncos waived Paradis and signed him to their practice squad on September 1, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chadd Cripe |date=September 1, 2014 |title=Broncos in the NFL: Matt Paradis of Council makes Denver Broncos' practice squad |url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/bronco-beat-blog/article40749804.html |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=Idaho Statesman}}</ref> On January 15, 2015, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a reserve/future contract.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Matt Paradis contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/matt-paradis-14618/ |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>


====2015====
====2015====
Throughout training camp, Paradis competed against [[Gino Gradkowski]] for the vacant starting center role after [[Manny Ramirez (American football)|Manny Ramirez]] and Will Montgomery both departed during free agency.<ref>{{cite web| title=Gino Gradkowski is eager to jump-start career with Broncos| url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/06/14/gino-gradkowski-is-eager-to-jump-start-career-with-broncos/| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=denverpost.com| author=Nicki Jhabvala| date=April 24, 2016}}</ref> Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Denver Broncos depth chart 2015| url=https://www.chatsports.com/denver-broncos/a/source/denver-broncos-depth-chart-2015-11729157| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=chatsports.com| author=the Denver Post| date=September 3, 2015}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, Paradis competed against [[Gino Gradkowski]] for the vacant starting center role after [[Manny Ramirez (American football)|Manny Ramirez]] and Will Montgomery both departed during free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicki Jhabvala |date=April 24, 2016 |title=Gino Gradkowski is eager to jump-start career with Broncos |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/06/14/gino-gradkowski-is-eager-to-jump-start-career-with-broncos/ |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=denverpost.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=the Denver Post |date=September 3, 2015 |title=Denver Broncos depth chart 2015 |url=https://www.chatsports.com/denver-broncos/a/source/denver-broncos-depth-chart-2015-11729157 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=chatsports.com}}</ref>


He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] season-opening 19–13 victory over the [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]. Paradis started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos attain a 12-4 record and finish atop the [[AFC West]]. On January 17, 2016, he started his first career playoff game as the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 23–16 in the AFC divisional playoff game. The Denver Broncos
He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] season-opening 19–13 victory over the [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]. Paradis started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos attain a 12–4 record and finish atop the [[AFC West]]. On January 17, 2016, he started his first career playoff game as the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 23–16 in the AFC divisional playoff game. The Denver Broncos
went on to defeat the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] and play against the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] in [[Super Bowl 50]]. Paradis started in the [[Super Bowl]] and helped his team defeat the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref> Paradis played exceptionally well throughout his first season as a starter and was ranked the best center in the NFL in 2015 by [[Pro Football Focus]] and was also ranked the fourth overall center by the [[Bleacher Report]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The irony of Russell Bodine, the 2014 NFL Draft and Matt Paradis| url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/9/25/13026170/the-irony-of-russell-bodine-2014-draft-matt-paradis-bengals-broncos-centers| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=Cincy Jungle| author=Jason Marcum| date=September 25, 2015}}</ref> Due to his contract and his snap count, Paradis earned a player performance bonus of $391,647. It was the largest performance bonus of any player in 2015.<ref>{{cite web| title=Matt Paradis earns NFL's largest performance-based bonus in 2015| url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2016/3/14/11223828/matt-paradis-earns-nfls-largest-performance-based-bonus-in-2015| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=milehighreport.com| author=Tim Lynch| date=March 14, 2016}}</ref> He allowed 29 quarterback pressures and received a pass blocking efficiency of 96.6 from Pro Football Focus. It ranked 19th among all centers in 2015.<ref name="paradis"/>
went on to defeat the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] and play against the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] in [[Super Bowl 50]]. Paradis started in the [[Super Bowl]] and helped his team defeat the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> Paradis played exceptionally well throughout his first season as a starter and was ranked the best center in the NFL in 2015 by [[Pro Football Focus]] and was also ranked the fourth overall center by the [[Bleacher Report]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jason Marcum |date=September 25, 2015 |title=The irony of Russell Bodine, the 2014 NFL Draft and Matt Paradis |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/9/25/13026170/the-irony-of-russell-bodine-2014-draft-matt-paradis-bengals-broncos-centers |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=Cincy Jungle}}</ref> Due to his contract and his snap count, Paradis earned a player performance bonus of $391,647. It was the largest performance bonus of any player in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tim Lynch |date=March 14, 2016 |title=Matt Paradis earns NFL's largest performance-based bonus in 2015 |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2016/3/14/11223828/matt-paradis-earns-nfls-largest-performance-based-bonus-in-2015 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=milehighreport.com}}</ref> He allowed 29 quarterback pressures and received a pass blocking efficiency of 96.6 from Pro Football Focus. It ranked 19th among all centers in 2015.<ref name="paradis" />


====2016====
====2016====
On April 14, 2016, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a one-year, $525,000 contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>
On April 14, 2016, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a one-year, $525,000 contract.<ref name="spotrac" />


After a stellar season in {{NFL Year|2016}}, Paradis maintained his starting role to begin the regular season. He started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos finish 9-7. Paradis played 2,392 snaps out of a possible 2,402 snaps in 2016 and only allowed 17 quarterback pressures. [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Paradis a pass blocking efficiency of 97.9, which ranked 13th among all centers. He also received an overall grade of 90.7 from PFF that finished first among all centers.<ref name="paradis">{{cite web| title=Denver C Paradis cleared to return to action| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-denver-c-paradis-cleared-to-return-to-action| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com| date=July 6, 2017}}</ref> The [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] finished with a 9-7 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] announced his retirement after the season, due to health concerns. As the Broncos' starting center, Paradis received a player performance bonus of $306,002, which was the highest player performance bonus of any player on the Broncos' roster.<ref>{{cite web| title=Matt Paradis again leads Broncos in performance-based pay| url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/15/matt-paradis-again-leads-broncos-in-performance-based-pay/| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=denverpost.com}}</ref>
After a stellar season in {{NFL Year|2016}}, Paradis maintained his starting role to begin the regular season. He started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos finish 9–7. Paradis played 2,392 snaps out of a possible 2,402 snaps in 2016 and only allowed 17 quarterback pressures. [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Paradis a pass blocking efficiency of 97.9, which ranked 13th among all centers. He also received an overall grade of 90.7 from PFF that finished first among all centers.<ref name="paradis">{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2017 |title=Denver C Paradis cleared to return to action |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-denver-c-paradis-cleared-to-return-to-action |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref> The [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] finished with a 9–7 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. Head coach [[Gary Kubiak]] announced his retirement after the season, due to health concerns. As the Broncos' starting center, Paradis received a player performance bonus of $306,002, which was the highest player performance bonus of any player on the Broncos' roster.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2017 |title=Matt Paradis again leads Broncos in performance-based pay |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/15/matt-paradis-again-leads-broncos-in-performance-based-pay/ |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=denverpost.com}}</ref>


====2017====
====2017====
On March 7, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to his exclusive rights tender under the terms of one-year, $615,000 contract. Due to his exclusive rights tender, he was unable to negotiate with any other team, but became a [[restricted free agent]] in 2018.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Matt Paradis among three Broncos now under contract for 2017 after signing exclusive rights tenders| url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/03/matt-paradis-three-broncos-under-contract-for-2017/| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=denverpost.com| author=Cameron Wolfe| date=April 3, 2017}}</ref>
On March 7, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to his exclusive rights tender under the terms of one-year, $615,000 contract. Due to his exclusive rights tender, he was unable to negotiate with any other team, but became a [[restricted free agent]] in 2018.<ref name="spotrac" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cameron Wolfe |date=April 3, 2017 |title=Matt Paradis among three Broncos now under contract for 2017 after signing exclusive rights tenders |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/03/matt-paradis-three-broncos-under-contract-for-2017/ |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=denverpost.com}}</ref>


Paradis missed organized team activities and the beginning of training camp after undergoing [[arthroscopic]] surgery on both his hips during the offseason. He returned to training camp after receiving medical clearance in July.<ref name="paradis"/> Head coach [[Vance Joseph]] named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season, ahead of [[Connor McGovern (American football, born 1993)|Connor McGovern]] and [[Dillon Day (American football)|Dillon Day]]. Paradis started all 16 regular season games for the third consecutive season.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Matt Paradis| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/mattparadis/2550155/gamelogs?season=2017| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> He earned an overall grade of 75.2 from [[Pro Football Focus]] in {{NFL Year|2017}}.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro Football Focus: Matt Paradis| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/matt-paradis/8841| access-date=January 15, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
Paradis missed organized team activities and the beginning of training camp after undergoing [[arthroscopic]] surgery on both his hips during the offseason. He returned to training camp after receiving medical clearance in July.<ref name="paradis" /> Head coach [[Vance Joseph]] named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season, ahead of [[Connor McGovern (American football, born 1993)|Connor McGovern]] and [[Dillon Day (American football)|Dillon Day]]. Paradis started all 16 regular season games for the third consecutive season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Matt Paradis |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/mattparadis/2550155/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He earned an overall grade of 75.2 from [[Pro Football Focus]] in {{NFL Year|2017}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Matt Paradis |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/matt-paradis/8841 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>


====2018====
====2018====
On March 12, 2018, the Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Paradis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos give Matt Paradis, Shaquil Barrett second-round RFA tenders|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/12/broncos-give-matt-paradis-second-round-rfa-tender/|author=Alper, Josh|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> He started the first nine games at center before suffering a fractured fibula in Week 9.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos' Matt Paradis 'out for a while' with fractured fibula|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25179301/matt-paradis-denver-broncos-likely-suffered-fractured-right-fibula|author=Legwold, Jeff|website=ESPN.com|date=November 4, 2018}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos place C Matt Paradis on IR, sign C Gino Gradkowski|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-c-matt-paradis-on-ir-sign-c-gino-gradkowski|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
On March 12, 2018, the Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Paradis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Broncos give Matt Paradis, Shaquil Barrett second-round RFA tenders |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/12/broncos-give-matt-paradis-second-round-rfa-tender/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}</ref> He started the first nine games at center before suffering a fractured fibula in Week 9.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold, Jeff |date=November 4, 2018 |title=Broncos' Matt Paradis 'out for a while' with fractured fibula |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25179301/matt-paradis-denver-broncos-likely-suffered-fractured-right-fibula |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Broncos place C Matt Paradis on IR, sign C Gino Gradkowski |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-c-matt-paradis-on-ir-sign-c-gino-gradkowski |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On March 14, 2019, Paradis signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/matt-paradis-signs-three-year-contract-with-panthers|title= Matt Paradis signs three-year contract with Panthers|first=Bryan|last= Strickland |work=Panthers.com|date=March 14, 2019}}</ref>
On March 14, 2019, Paradis signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Matt Paradis signs three-year contract with Panthers |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/matt-paradis-signs-three-year-contract-with-panthers |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>

Paradis suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of the 2021 season and was placed on injured reserve on November 8, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Panthers place two starting linemen on injured reserve |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-two-starting-linemen-on-injured-reserve |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Matt-Paradis/89452bd8-fa44-4a29-af03-ad9736b64032 Denver Broncos bio]
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Matt Paradis
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Paradis with the Denver Broncos in 2017
No. 61
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1989-10-12) October 12, 1989 (age 35)
Council, Idaho, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Council (Council, Idaho)
College:Boise State
NFL draft:2014 / round: 6 / pick: 207
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:98
Games started:98
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matt Paradis (born October 12, 1989) is a former American football center. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Boise State.

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Paradis was one of 51 collegiate offensive linemen to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He completed all of the combine drills and had a mediocre performance overall, finishing 11th in the three-cone drill and 20th among offensive linemen in the bench press.[1] On March 14, 2014, he attended Boise State's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only ran positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Paradis was projected to be a seventh round pick or priority undrafted free agent by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the 15th best center prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[2]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m) 		306 lb
(139 kg) 		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 5.34 s 1.85 s 3.10 s 4.46 s 7.60 s 26 in
(0.66 m)		 8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		 23 reps
All values from NFL Combine[3][4]

Denver Broncos

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2014

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Paradis with the Broncos in 2014

The Denver Broncos selected Paradis in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[5] He was the ninth center selected in 2014.[6][7]

On June 2, 2014, the Broncos signed Paradis to a four-year, $2.31 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $91,000.[8][9]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against Will Montgomery. On August 30, 2014, the Denver Broncos waived Paradis and signed him to their practice squad on September 1, 2014.[10] On January 15, 2015, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a reserve/future contract.[8]

2015

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Throughout training camp, Paradis competed against Gino Gradkowski for the vacant starting center role after Manny Ramirez and Will Montgomery both departed during free agency.[11] Head coach Gary Kubiak named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season.[12]

He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the Denver Broncos' season-opening 19–13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Paradis started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos attain a 12–4 record and finish atop the AFC West. On January 17, 2016, he started his first career playoff game as the Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–16 in the AFC divisional playoff game. The Denver Broncos went on to defeat the New England Patriots and play against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Paradis started in the Super Bowl and helped his team defeat the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[13] Paradis played exceptionally well throughout his first season as a starter and was ranked the best center in the NFL in 2015 by Pro Football Focus and was also ranked the fourth overall center by the Bleacher Report.[14] Due to his contract and his snap count, Paradis earned a player performance bonus of $391,647. It was the largest performance bonus of any player in 2015.[15] He allowed 29 quarterback pressures and received a pass blocking efficiency of 96.6 from Pro Football Focus. It ranked 19th among all centers in 2015.[16]

2016

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On April 14, 2016, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to a one-year, $525,000 contract.[8]

After a stellar season in 2016, Paradis maintained his starting role to begin the regular season. He started all 16 regular season games and helped the Broncos finish 9–7. Paradis played 2,392 snaps out of a possible 2,402 snaps in 2016 and only allowed 17 quarterback pressures. Pro Football Focus gave Paradis a pass blocking efficiency of 97.9, which ranked 13th among all centers. He also received an overall grade of 90.7 from PFF that finished first among all centers.[16] The Denver Broncos finished with a 9–7 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. Head coach Gary Kubiak announced his retirement after the season, due to health concerns. As the Broncos' starting center, Paradis received a player performance bonus of $306,002, which was the highest player performance bonus of any player on the Broncos' roster.[17]

2017

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On March 7, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Paradis to his exclusive rights tender under the terms of one-year, $615,000 contract. Due to his exclusive rights tender, he was unable to negotiate with any other team, but became a restricted free agent in 2018.[8][18]

Paradis missed organized team activities and the beginning of training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on both his hips during the offseason. He returned to training camp after receiving medical clearance in July.[16] Head coach Vance Joseph named Paradis the starting center to begin the regular season, ahead of Connor McGovern and Dillon Day. Paradis started all 16 regular season games for the third consecutive season.[19] He earned an overall grade of 75.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2017.[20]

2018

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On March 12, 2018, the Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Paradis.[21] He started the first nine games at center before suffering a fractured fibula in Week 9.[22] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2018.[23]

Carolina Panthers

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On March 14, 2019, Paradis signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.[24]

Paradis suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of the 2021 season and was placed on injured reserve on November 8, 2021.[25]

References

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  1. ^ Alfie Crow (February 23, 2014). "2014 Combine results: Offensive line 40-yard dash and more". bigcatcountry.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Matt Paradis, DS #15 C, Boise State". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Matt Paradis Draft Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Matt Paradis, Boise State, C, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Boise State offensive linemen Matt Paradis (Broncos), Charles Leno Jr. (Bears) drafted Saturday
  7. ^ Boise State's Paradis drafted by Broncos, Leno Jr. goes to Bears
  8. ^ a b c d "Spotrac.com: Matt Paradis contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  9. ^ Matt Klis (June 2, 2014). "Broncos sign draft picks Cody Latimer, Matt Paradis, Corey Nelson". www.broomfieldenterprise.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  10. ^ Chadd Cripe (September 1, 2014). "Broncos in the NFL: Matt Paradis of Council makes Denver Broncos' practice squad". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  11. ^ Nicki Jhabvala (April 24, 2016). "Gino Gradkowski is eager to jump-start career with Broncos". denverpost.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  12. ^ the Denver Post (September 3, 2015). "Denver Broncos depth chart 2015". chatsports.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  14. ^ Jason Marcum (September 25, 2015). "The irony of Russell Bodine, the 2014 NFL Draft and Matt Paradis". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  15. ^ Tim Lynch (March 14, 2016). "Matt Paradis earns NFL's largest performance-based bonus in 2015". milehighreport.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  16. ^ a b c "Denver C Paradis cleared to return to action". profootballfocus.com. July 6, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  17. ^ "Matt Paradis again leads Broncos in performance-based pay". denverpost.com. March 15, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  18. ^ Cameron Wolfe (April 3, 2017). "Matt Paradis among three Broncos now under contract for 2017 after signing exclusive rights tenders". denverpost.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  19. ^ "NFL Player stats: Matt Paradis". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  20. ^ "Pro Football Focus: Matt Paradis". profootballfocus.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  21. ^ Alper, Josh (March 12, 2018). "Broncos give Matt Paradis, Shaquil Barrett second-round RFA tenders". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  22. ^ Legwold, Jeff (November 4, 2018). "Broncos' Matt Paradis 'out for a while' with fractured fibula". ESPN.com.
  23. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 12, 2018). "Broncos place C Matt Paradis on IR, sign C Gino Gradkowski". DenverBroncos.com.
  24. ^ Strickland, Bryan (March 14, 2019). "Matt Paradis signs three-year contract with Panthers". Panthers.com.
  25. ^ Gantt, Darin (November 8, 2021). "Panthers place two starting linemen on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
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