Matt Kranchick
Matthew Alan Kranchick is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Early life
Kranchick played quarterback, wide receiver and defensive end at Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.College career
Kranchick played collegiately at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 2002. During his two years at Penn State, Kranchick caught 24 passes for 352 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.Kranchick’s 73-yard pass reception from Michael Robinson in 2003 stands as the longest reception by a tight end in Penn State football history.
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Kranchick was selected in the sixth round with the 194th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004 NFL draft.Kranchick played in two games during the 2004 NFL season, but did not record any stats.
During the 2005 NFL season, Krachick played 4 games for the Steelers, catching 1 pass for 6 yards before being released by the team.