Matt Colburn Honored as USFL Sportsman of the Year

Playoff-bound Philadelphia Stars Running Back excels on and off the field

USFL Playoffs Begin Saturday June 25 in Canton, Ohio

CANTON, Ohio, June 24, 2022 – Heading into the inaugural playoffs, the United States Football League today announced that Philadelphia Stars Running Back Matt Colburn II was named USFL Sportsman of the Year.

The USFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who has best exhibited excellence on the field, and leadership to the community off the field. Colburn was informed of the honor today by USFL President of Football Operations Brian Woods while players from the four playoff teams were touring the Pro Football Hall of Fame ahead of Saturday’s games.

“To be in Canton at the Hall of Fame and to be playing for a shot to win the USFL Championship is a dream come true,” said Colburn. “We saw the busts of Walter Payton and so many others who are not only legends for how they played, they also made a difference in people’s lives – that’s what I aspire to. For me personally, helping kids is important, so I was able to participate in USFL-sponsored events that served our neighbors around the Birmingham region. I’m proud to be part of a league that emphasizes community outreach and I’m honored to be named USFL Sportsman of the Year.”

With training camp and all regular-season games played in Birmingham, Alabama, Colburn led several volunteer opportunities organized by the USFL. He worked with more than 250 kids at a Youth Football Skills Clinic to help develop the leaders of tomorrow. He visited two elementary schools where he read to students and shared encouraging messages. Most recently, Colburn attended a “fishing rodeo” where he played football with kids and their families.

“I am the eldest of six, so I am motivated to be the best role-model and big brother that I can to my little brothers and baby sister,” said Colburn. “That same motivation applies when I am out in the…