Kristian Matte


Kristian Matte is a professional Canadian football offensive linemen for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted seventh overall by the Alouettes in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with the team after attending mini camp with the NFL's Houston Texans. He played college football for the Concordia Stingers.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Matte signed with the NFL's Houston Texans on April 24, 2010, which was approximately one week before the CFL draft. Nonetheless, the Montreal Alouettes selected him with their seventh overall pick. Their gamble paid off as Matte was released by the Texans on June 16, 2010.

Montreal Alouettes

On July 14, 2010, it was announced that Matte had signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes.