Eastern Michigan Athletics
Steelers Sign Mathew Sexton After Pro Day Workout
3/31/2021 2:04:00 PM | Football
Sexton went undrafted in 2020 after having 508 receiving yards and four TDs in 2019
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EMUEagles.com) – Former Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Mathew Sexton (Clinton, Mich.-Clinton) signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers today, March 31. Sexton, who participated in Michigan State University's Pro Day, was previously a part of The Spring League's Aviators roster in San Antonio, Texas.
Sexton went undrafted in 2020 after having 508 receiving yards on 34 receptions and four touchdowns in 2019. In his four-year career at Eastern Michigan, Sexton totaled 100 catches for 1,335 yards and nine scores. His 1,335 career yards rank 13th in school history. Additionally, with his one grab at Northern Illinois in 2019, he became the 15th EMU player with 100-or-more catches in a career. Sexton also proved key in special teams with two punt blocks. With the likelihood of winning sitting at 0.1 percent according to ESPN, he made the game-winning play against Central Connecticut State with a blocked punt and return of 30 yards for a touchdown in a 34-29 victory. His other block occurred during the 2018 Camellia Bowl against Georgia Southern.
With the cancellation of the majority of pro days in 2020, players who are not currently under contract by an NFL team and would have participated last year have been allowed to return in order to showcase their skills.
Since 2015, Eastern Michigan has had at least one former player sign an NFL Free Agent contract or receive a mini-camp invite. Continue to follow EMUEagles.com and social media for additional free agent signings as they happen.
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Pat O'Connor - 2017
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NFL Free Agent Signees/Mini-camp Invites Under Creighton (20)
Mathew Sexton - 2021
Kevin McGill - 2020
Steven Nielsen - 2020
Jeremiah Harris - 2019
Blake Banham - 2019
Ka'John Armstrong - 2019
Sergio Bailey II - 2018
Juan Giraldo - 2018
Brogan Roback - 2018
Ike Spearman - 2018
Andrew Wylie - 2017
Cole Gardner - 2017
DaQuan Pace - 2017
Clay Dawson - 2016
Rob Bolden - 2015
Willie Creear - 2015
Lincoln Hansen - 2015
Bronson Hill - 2015
Kevin Johnson - 2015
Tyreese Russell - 2015
Sexton went undrafted in 2020 after having 508 receiving yards on 34 receptions and four touchdowns in 2019. In his four-year career at Eastern Michigan, Sexton totaled 100 catches for 1,335 yards and nine scores. His 1,335 career yards rank 13th in school history. Additionally, with his one grab at Northern Illinois in 2019, he became the 15th EMU player with 100-or-more catches in a career. Sexton also proved key in special teams with two punt blocks. With the likelihood of winning sitting at 0.1 percent according to ESPN, he made the game-winning play against Central Connecticut State with a blocked punt and return of 30 yards for a touchdown in a 34-29 victory. His other block occurred during the 2018 Camellia Bowl against Georgia Southern.
With the cancellation of the majority of pro days in 2020, players who are not currently under contract by an NFL team and would have participated last year have been allowed to return in order to showcase their skills.
Since 2015, Eastern Michigan has had at least one former player sign an NFL Free Agent contract or receive a mini-camp invite. Continue to follow EMUEagles.com and social media for additional free agent signings as they happen.
Follow Us On Social
For more information on Eastern Michigan football, follow the team's official Twitter account at Twitter.com/EMUFB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/EasternMichiganFootball, or on Instagram at Instagram.com/EMUFB.
NFL Draft Picks Under Creighton (3)
Maxx Crosby - 2019
Pat O'Connor - 2017
Darius Jackson - 2016
NFL Free Agent Signees/Mini-camp Invites Under Creighton (20)
Mathew Sexton - 2021
Kevin McGill - 2020
Steven Nielsen - 2020
Jeremiah Harris - 2019
Blake Banham - 2019
Ka'John Armstrong - 2019
Sergio Bailey II - 2018
Juan Giraldo - 2018
Brogan Roback - 2018
Ike Spearman - 2018
Andrew Wylie - 2017
Cole Gardner - 2017
DaQuan Pace - 2017
Clay Dawson - 2016
Rob Bolden - 2015
Willie Creear - 2015
Lincoln Hansen - 2015
Bronson Hill - 2015
Kevin Johnson - 2015
Tyreese Russell - 2015
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