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Michael Matus Season 2018

#91
PositionDefensive End
Weight230 lbs
Height6-2
ClassFreshman
HometownKaty, Texas

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2022)

  • Suffered a season-ending leg injury in the weeks prior to the first game, earning him an extra year of eligibility while he was an honorary captain for the season

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2021)

  • Started 10 games as a defensive end and was the 11th-highest graded end on run defense in the Pac-12 for the season
  • Finished with 5.5 tackles for loss and 28 total tackles with one fumble recovery
  • Had a career-high five tackles against Washington State

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2020)

  • Started the first three games at defensive end, emerging as a pass-rushing threat
  • Recorded four tackles, two pass breakups, and half a sack in the season opener against USC
  • Finished with 10 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, while forcing and recovering a fumble in a productive season
  • Had three tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack which resulted in a safety against UCLA

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2019)

  • One of 32 total freshmen to play on the year, a total that was tied for third nationally
  • Picked up three tackles in his first career action for the Sun Devils
  • Had the 17th-highest tackling grade in the Pac-12 among edge defenders by PFF (74.5)
FRESHMAN (2018)
  • Was among ASU's standout players on the scout team while redshirting his first season at ASU
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Consensus three-star prospect across major recruiting publications
  • Ranked as the No. 32 strong-side defensive end in the nation by 24/7, listed as the No. 38 weak-side DE by Rivals, and No. 59 DE overall by ESPN.
  • Helped lead Katy High School to a 12-1 record and finish the season as the No. 19 team in the country according to MaxPrep’s Xcellent Top-25 rankings and the No. 3 team in Texas
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Graduate Student
2023

Defensive End
6-2 / 260 lbs
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Redshirt Senior
2022

Defensive End
6-2 / 260 lbs
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Redshirt Junior
2021

Defensive End
6-2 / 265 lbs
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Redshirt Sophomore
2020

Defensive End
6-2 / 260 lbs
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Redshirt Freshman
2019

Defensive End
6-2 / 253 lbs