Matt Ulrich was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. He won Super Bowl XLI with the Colts during the 2006 season over the Chicago Bears.
Ulrich was named Northwestern University team captain in 2004 and earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
He was named National Strength and Conditioning All-American in 2004 and still holds many Northwestern weight room records including squat (715), bench press (475), and incline press (425).
Ulrich graduated in 2000 from Streamwood High School, where he won All-State and All-Midwest honors in football and also competed in the shot put. He was a three time Academic All-State in Illinois.
Ulrich was the co-founder of Dexa Fit, and was director of operations and sports performance at Winning Edge Athletics in Chicago.
Matt Ulrich Biography
Matt Ulrich was born Matthew James Ulrich on December 30 30, 1981 in
Streamwood, Illinois, U.S.
He played high school football at Streamwood High School, where he won All-State and All-Midwest honors and was a three-time Academic All-State.
He then attended Northwestern University on a football scholarship, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line and team captain as a senior in 2004.
He also earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and set several weight room records.
He signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and played two seasons with them, winning Super Bowl XLI in 2006.
He retired from football in 2007 and pursued a career in sports performance, coaching, and professional networking. He was married and had four sons.
Ulrich died in November 2023, at the age of 41.
Matt Ulrich Wife
Alison Ulrich is the widow of the late Matt Ulrich.
Their blissful marriage was blessed with four sons, who were all young boys at the time of his unfortunate demise.
Matt Ulrich Children
Ulrich had four children with his wife Alison. Their names are Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau.
Matt Ulrich Parents
Ulrich’s parents are Mr. Ulrich and Mrs. Ulrich. He was born on December 30, 1981 in Streamwood, Illinois.
He was a loving son and a talented football player who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006.
Matt Ulrich Siblings
Ulrich had two siblings: a brother named Eric Ulrich and a sister named Kristin Ulrich.
They grew up in Streamwood, Illinois, where Matt played high school football and earned All-State and All-Midwest honors.
Matt Ulrich Family
Ulrich’s family list is as follows:
Wife: Alison Ulrich
Children: Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau Ulrich1
Parents: Mr. Ulrich and Mrs. Ulrich
Siblings: Eric Ulrich (brother) and Kristin Ulrich (sister)2
Matt Ulrich Net worth
Matt Ulrich had an estimated net worth ranging from $50k to $100k at the time of his death.
Matt Ulrich Death Cause
Matt Ulrich, who won Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts, died at 41 on Wednesday. The cause of death has not been announced.
Colts team owner Jim Irsay announced the news.
“I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many,” Irsay posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Great guy, I hear he was a great dad — and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family.”
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