Biography

Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. His mother is Linda Leinart (formerly Primak) and his father is Bob Leinart. He played college football for the USC Trojans, winning the Heisman Trophy and leading his team to an undefeated season as a junior, culminating with a victory in the 2004 BCS National Championship. Selected 10th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft, Leinart primarily served as Kurt Warner's backup for four seasons. He spent his final three seasons in a backup role for the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders. Leinart was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017.