| Matt Featherston |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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| High School:
Poughkeepsie
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 253
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| Position:
JACK
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| Experience:
3L
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2009 (SENIOR): Second among active players in career tackles (180) ... has at least two tackles in seven of the last 10 games ... two tackles for a loss and third sack of `09 at Colorado (11/7) ... recorded career-high two tackles for loss in win over UAB (9/26)... strong showing off the bench against New Mexico (9/5) ... provided huge boost at the "jack" position, making a season-high four tackles, including one for a loss, while recovering a fumble ... shifted from linebacker to "jack" for his senior season ... a high school defensive end, the move suits his hand-on-the-ground and pass rushing skills.
2008 (Junior): Reliable defender tied for the team lead with 94 tackles, including three tackles for loss ... started all 12 games at middle linebacker ... earned second-team All Big 12 honors from the San Antonio Express-News ... notched a career high 16 tackles against Arkansas State ... forced crucial fumbles in wins over Army and Colorado.
2007 (Sophomore): Recorded 33 tackles including 11 solo stops ... forced a fumble against Montana State ... posted a tackle for loss against Miami in the Orange Bowl ... appeared in all 13 games and started against Missouri.
2006 (Freshman): A strong defender off the bench, Featherston produced 26 tackles, including one for a loss of yardage, while seeing action in every game ... started the season-opener against the Citadel in place of the injured Justin Warren and responded with four stops ... recovered a fumble on the goal line against Texas Tech ... had a season-high six tackles against Baylor.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Caught the Aggies' attention after earning Most Valuable Player honors at the Max Emfinger All-America Classic in Shreveport, La. ... produced three sacks and five tackles in the game ... played defensive end and tight end in high school ... on defense, Featherston produced 122 tackles, three sacks and one interception ... on offense, he contributed 468 receiving yards and six touchdowns ... solid all-around athlete with a 36-inch vertical jump ... coached by Ken Barger.
Personal: Matthew Joseph Featherston is the son of William and Sheryl Haines of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ... born Jan. 7, 1987 ... agricultural leadership and development major.
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