He played alongside former Browns’ quarterback Charlie Frye on the Zips.Īfter about three seasons in the NFL playing for the Panthers, Bengals, Jaguars and Ravens, Cherry left the league and began his career in media, which he obtained a degree in from Akron.Ĭherry has had a successful career in media, directing music videos and writing, directing and producing multiple films and television shows, including "BlacKkKlansman," "Whiskey Cavalier," "The Last O.G.," and "Black-ish," but his biggest accomplishment in media to date is now his Oscar nomination for best animated short film.
Former University of Akron and NFL wide receiver Matthew Cherry became the second former professional athlete in history to receive an Oscar nomination with his bid for the animated short “Hair Love.”Ĭherry was a star at the University of Akron, where he still holds the school record for most yards on punt returns in a season, with 305 in 2003.
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