Matt Rahn

Matthew Rahn
No. 64 – Sioux City Bandits
Position:	Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born:	January 14, 1982 (age 42); Wheaton, Illinois
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Wheaton North (IL)
College:	Hastings
Undrafted:	2005
Career history
As a player:
	Chicago Slaughter (2007); Milwaukee Bonecrushers (2008); Rock River Raptors (2009); Chicago Cardinals (2010); Wisconsin Wolfpack (2010); Cuiabá Arsenal (2010); Northern Kentucky River Monsters (2011); Cleveland Gladiators (2012); Chicago Blitz (2014); Omaha Beef (2012-2014); Chicago Blitz (2016)*; Sioux City Bandits (2015–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Wheaton North H.S. (2005); Glenbard East H.S. (2009); Harper College (2010); Cuiabá Arsenal (2010–2012); College of DuPage (2014-Present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	1st Team All-CIFL (2010); Brazilian National Champion; 1st Team All-UIFL ; CIF champion (2015); First Team CIF Northern Conference (2017); All-CIF Team (2017); First Team CIF Northern Conference (2018);
	Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Last updated February 14, 2024

Matthew Rahn (born January 14, 1982) is a retired American football player and since 2020, the acting head coach of the College of DuPage Chaparrals football team.^[1]

College career

Rahn attended the College of DuPage, where he was a member of the football team. His play earned him a scholarship to Hastings College in Nebraska.

Professional career

Chicago Slaughter

In 2007, Rahn began playing professionally for the Chicago Slaughter of the Continental Indoor Football League. The Slaughter was in its inaugural season led by ex-Chicago Bears player, Steve McMichael. Rahn played nose tackle.

Milwaukee Bonecrushers

In 2008, Rahn played for the Milwaukee Bonecrushers of the CIFL, where he was moved to primarily Guard and Tight end, as well as reserve defensive lineman.

Rock River Raptors

In 2009, Rahn played for the Rock River Raptors of the Continental Indoor Football League.

Chicago Cardinals

In 2010, Rahn played for the Chicago Cardinals also of the CIFL.

Wisconsin Wolfpack

Because of financial reasons, Rahn opted out of his contract with the Cardinals to find a better opportunity. He signed with the Wisconsin Wolfpack, who would eventually play in the 2010 CIFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Cincinnati Commandos 54–40. He was named a 1st Team All-CIFL lineman at the end of the season.

Cuiabá Arsenal

In 2010, Rahn signed with the Cuiabá Arsenal in Brazil. They won the 2010 national championship, and finished second in 2011.

Northern Kentucky River Monsters

In 2011, Rahn signed with the Northern Kentucky River Monsters of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. He was named 1st Team All-UIFL Offensive Lineman, while helping his team to an 11–3 regular season record.

Cleveland Gladiators

Rahn signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League for the 2012 season.^[2]

Omaha Beef

Rahn signed with the Omaha Beef in the middle of the 2012 season. He then played the 2013 and 2014 seasons with them also.

Sioux City Bandits

Rahn played the 2015 and 2016 season with the Sioux City Bandits of Champions Indoor Football. On February 22, 2017, in late February Rahn was talked out of retirement and re-signed for the 2017 season. Rahn signed back with the Sioux City Bandits for the 2018 season, as the oldest player in the league helped his team to the Championship game while earning First Team CIF North honors.

Coaching

Since 2020, Matt has been the acting head coach of the College of DuPage Chaparrals football team.^[1]

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References

1 2 "Matthew Rahn - Acting Head Coach - Football". College of DuPage. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
↑ Jeff Vorva (February 23, 2012). "'Hurricane Matt' leads area football stars on Arena Football League rosters". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

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[staff-1] 1 2 "Matthew Rahn - Acting Head Coach - Football". College of DuPage. Retrieved 27 December 2021.

[2] Jeff Vorva (February 23, 2012). "'Hurricane Matt' leads area football stars on Arena Football League rosters". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

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