Matt Barnett

Height:
6-3
Weight:
200
Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
High School:
Alburnett H.S.
Major:
Exercise Science and Pre-Physician Assistant

PRONUNCIATION

2021: Played in all 15 games, seeing most of his action on special teams ... recorded solo tackles in games at Colorado State and against Lindenwood to open the season ... credited with a career-high four tackles (three solo) in home win against Dixie State

2020-21: Contributed on special teams and backed up at outside linebacker positions … played in six games and registered three tackles … credited with first career tackle in home win over Western Illinois … recorded tackle for loss in regular season road win at Southern Illinois … notched one tackle in Football Championship Subdivision playoff opener against Holy Cross

2019: Redshirted ... did not see any game action, but performed well on the practice field ... honored as Scout Defense Player of the Week in preparation for North Dakota State and regular season matchup with Northern Iowa ... also was named squad's Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to Hobo Day game versus Southern Illinois

BEFORE SDSU: Played on both sides of the ball at Alburnett High School, twice earning first-team all-district honors as a wide receiver ... as a junior, caught 37 passes with 11 touchdowns, adding eight total touchdowns (3 receiving) and an average of 164 all-purpose yards ... was limited to four games his senior season due to injury ... on defense, recorded 43 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles during his junior campaign ... Honor Roll student