In fact, he was second-team All-State at linebacker, and played tight end as a senior in high school before heading to Purdue University.
Nowadays, Light is a staple on the Patriots' offensive line, and his on-field success has lead to quite a collection of cars and bikes to boot.
NESN will tour Matt Light's home on Friday during After The Game: Work Hard, Live Well, Give Back – giving fans an inside look at his life.
But do you know where Light grew up?
Answer this question and more in this Matt Light edition of NESN Trivia »