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Matthew Wilhelm (born February 2, 1981) is a former American college and professional football player and a current radio/TV football analyst.
He was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons during the early 2000s. He played college football for Ohio State University, and earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers of the NFL, and was a member of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team. He is currently a football analyst/show host for WKNR AM 850 and WEWS-TV 5 in Cleveland.
Wilhelm was born in Oberlin, Ohio, and grew up in Lorain, Ohio. He attended Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, Ohio. He amassed 100 tackles, 26 for loss, and 11 sacks as a senior, and was named a first-team All-Ohio selection. He also played tight end and running back. In 2002, his high school retired his No. 34 jersey.