Matt Farniok

ABOUT MATT FARNIOK

Professional offensive lineman that was taken by the Dallas Cowboys as a seventh-round pick in the 2021 Draft. Prior to being drafted, he played college football at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln . While at Nebraska, he was a four-time member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team.

He was considered a three-star prospect while at Washington High School. During his senior year, he was named South Dakota's Gatorade Player of the Year.

He made his official NFL debut while playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during week one of the 2021 regular season. Unfortunately, he and the Cowboys lost the game 31-29.

Growing up, he lived with his family in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is one of four brothers.

He was coached by Mike McCarthy as a member of the Cowboys during the 2022 NFL season.