83 Matt Thornson
![Matt Thornson](/sports/fball/2016-17/mugshots/Matt_Thornson.jpg?max_width=510&max_height=600)
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- Height:
- 6-3
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- Weight:
- 229
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- Year:
- Fr.
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- Hometown:
- Fort Wayne, Ind.
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- High School:
- Snider
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- Position:
- TE
Bio
2016: Redshirted as a true freshman…Named the team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week on Oct. 24.
High School: A tight end from Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana who helped his team to a State title in 2015 and to be State Runner-Up in 2012…He also played hockey taking part in earning a State title in 2014 and Runner-Up in 2013…He was a team captain of the lacrosse team…He earned Academic All-State honors in both football and hockey and was a member of the National Honor Society…He gave back to the community by volunteering at Erin’s House, the Allen County Annual AIDS Walk, and a local soup kitchen…Born September 25, 1997…Parents are Michael and Kathryn Thornson.
News Mentions
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Football Program Announces 2016 Freshman Class
February 3, 2016