Occidental College

2013: Team captain for the Tigers... starting inside linebacker... had four tackles in Oxy's season opener at Pacific (Ore.) on Sept. 14... recorded 12 tackles in a 38-30 win at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Oct. 12... made eight tackles including a sack vs. Chapman on Oct. 19... recorded eight total tackles (1 for loss) in a 44-34 win over Cal Lutheran on Oct. 26... 

2012: Led the Tigers with 64 tackles at inside linebacker... Returned a kick for 55 yards and added a sack on defense against Menlo...registered 7 tackles (2 TFL) and a pass breakup at Redlands...tallied 8 tackles (7 solo) and 2 sacks in a 34-21 victory vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scrips (Oct. 6)...notched eight tackles (1 TFL) at Chapman (Oct. 13)...recorded 10 tackles (1 TFL) at Cal Lutheran (Oct. 20)...made 5.5 tackles, broke up a pass, and blocked a PAT attempt vs. Whittier (Nov. 3)...

High School: Attended Simi Valley High School where he played for the Pioneers under coach Martin.

Personal: Matt was born in Santa Monica to parents Gail and Thomas. He is majoring in Economics with a minor in Math.