Saturday, February 21, 2015

26. Matt Simonette - Rice

Matt Simonette - 60 Rice 6-2 310





2014: Played in 13 games. Made his first career start in the opener at Notre Dame and named to Phil Steele's All C-USA midseason second team. Candidate for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented to the top walk-on in the country.

2013: Saw considerable action in the first three games before suffering an arm injury that ended his season.

2012: Walk-on who worked his way into a role on special teams and saw action in nine games during the year.

2011: Reserve.

2010: Redshirted in his first year.

High School: attended Bellaire High School in Texas. All-District 20-5A selection at Bellaire High for coach Trey Herrmann. Three-year starter for the Cardinal. Named the BHS Outstanding Offensive/Defensive Lineman as a senior. Set a school record with a 385 pound bench press as a senior. Also competed in power lifting and track.

Personal: Matthew Edward Simonette. Born: Nov. 30, 1991 in Santa Clara, Calif.. Son of Rebecca Simonette. Brother Nate graduated from Rice in 2011 with a degree in History. Sport Management major. Rice College: Lovett.

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