Matt Birk

A standout Harvard All-Ivy League lineman, Matt was drafted by the NFL Minnesota Vikings in 1998, earning six Pro Bowl selections before joining the Baltimore Ravens in 2009. The two-time All-Pro received the 2011 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and retired on a high note, as part of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII team. Matt then worked in the NFL front office as the Dir. of Football Development, and later as a special consultant. Birk’s interest now extends to eSports with the founding of Wombo Sports, an entertainment platform and solutions agency positioned at the intersection of video gaming, celebrity and pop culture. Matt directs React’s not-for-profit initiatives with organizations including the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.