Who is Chris Matthews? Seahawks WR emerges during Super Bowl

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews has caught four passes for a game-high 109 yards and a touchdown so far against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. Prior to Sunday's game, he had recorded zero receptions.

Here are some details about Matthews' background:

• He played at Kentucky from 2009-10 before signing a contract with the Cleveland Browns, but the team cut him during training camp in 2011.

• Matthews then spent time away from football and played two seasons for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

• In the offseason, Matthews worked at Foot Locker and as a security guard.

• The Seahawks have released and re-signed Matthews three times this season. He was promoted to the team's active roster about a month ago.

• Matthews recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers.

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