Matthew Nashid Lawrence (born May 5, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the UMass Minutemen after transferring from the Connecticut Huskies.
Going undrafted into the NFL in 2008, Lawrence was first signed by the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks and then by the Baltimore Ravens. But he had no statistics in . but in he had four carries but for zero yards. he spent all of and on injured reserve.
Lawrence founded 32 Sports, a nonprofit that bridges the gap between professional athletes and youth sports. Lawrence also founded ConnecticutâÂÂs first all-girls high school flag football league.