Matt Mayberry

Matthew Mayberry (born August 6, 1987) is a former American Football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He is now an American motivational speaker and writer on the topics of success, leadership, motivation, and performance. He played collegiately at Indiana University. 2Early life Matt Mayberry was born in Darien, Illinois in 1987. He attended Hinsdale South High School where he played fullback, middle linebacker and safety. He rushed for 2,242 yards and 36 touchdowns while guiding his team to a 10-2 finish as a senior. He garnered all-state honors as well as the Reporter-Progress/Suburban Life Player of the Year Award. He graduated with the school's career records for rushing yards (2,827) and touchdowns (39), single-season records for rushing yards (2,242), touchdowns (5). Mayberry was widely recruited before the start of his senior season at Hinsdale South High School ending up with 19 scholarships offers. He chose Indiana University to play for Terry Hoeppne