Birth Date: | Nov. 3, 1989 |
Height: | 6-1 |
Weight: | 210 |
Year: | Jr. |
Hometown: | Fayetteville, Tenn. |
High School: | Lincoln Co. |
Position: | LB |
Major: | Wildlife and Fisheries Science |
After two seasons gaining experience in a backup role and
playing in all 22 games, Matt moved up the depth chart to the top
of the list at the Bull linebacker position where he's projected as
the starter in 2011...a mid-year addition to the team in January
2009, Matt quickly emerged as a talented player ready to see action
among the Golden Eagle linebackers...gained valuable experience as
a true freshman in 2009 despite injuries...saw playing time in all
11 games as a newcomer...missed all of 2010 spring drills with
injury, but returned to the field to play in all 11 games in
2010...tough, hard-nosed player who goes hard on every snap...smart
player with good football sense...high expectations for his final
two seasons...an aggressive and physical player, he will also
contribute on all of Tech's special teams...gives among the most
consistent efforts on the practice field...was on the Athletic
Director's Honor Rol for fall semester.
AT TECH (In 2010): Matt played a big part in the
Golden Eagle defense as a sophomore, seeing action in all 11 games
in a reserve role...piled up 27 total tackles...had four tackles
against UT Martin, then made five stops against both Eastern
Illinois and Jacksonville State.
(In 2009): Matt earned the start at UT Martin in
mid-season, and saw action in all 11 contests in his first
season...posted 26 total tackles...also had 4.0
tackles-for-loss...season-best was six tackles at Eastern
Illinois...had four tackles against UT Martin and Pikeville.
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-State selection at
Lincoln County High School...named all-region and voted the
region's Offensive and Defensive MVP...had 123 total tackles as a
senior and wrapped up his career playing in the East/West All-Star
game...team captain, he was the team's overall MVP and Defensive
MVP...named first-team All-Midstate...his junior season included
second-team All-Midstate honors, all-region and regional Defensive
MVP...named Lakeway Publishers Defensive Player of the Year as a
junior and Player of the Year as a senior...also earned one letter
on the wrestling team and one on the track & field squad.
PERSONAL: The son of Dale and Susanne
Moran...birthdate is November 3, 1989...full name is Matthew Dale
Moran...majoring in wildlife and fisheries science.