Washington Redskins UDFA profile - Matt Flanagan, TE, Rutgers & Pitt

Matt Flanagan has an unlikely profile for an NFL prospect.

Flanagan started his career at Rutgers as a walk-on before earning a scholarship. A 6-foot-6, 260-pound New Jersey native, Flanagan was used sparingly in his three seasons with the Scarlet Knights. He had six catches for 29 yards in his final season at Rutgers after highs of 11 receptions, 110 yards and three touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore.

He graduated from Rutgers, earning his degree, and wanted to pursue a master’s degree in research-based science.

“Being a biological sciences major, in order to pursue a doctorate degree — which is something I plan on doing — I need to get started on my thesis at the same university,” Flanagan said then.