Western Carolina University

2023 (Graduate): Saw action in all 11 of the team’s seasonal games as a reserve on defense and on special teams … Finished the season with 18 total tackles including eight solo stops with one tackle for loss coming on a sack … Posted tackles in 10 of the team’s 11 games … Made his WCU debut in the season-opener at Arkansas (Sept. 2), recording a season-high three tackles … Matched his season-best with three tackles against Samford (Sept. 9) including a pair of solo stops … Had two tackles including a sack in the road win at nationally-ranked Chattanooga (Oct. 7) … Recorded a pair of tackles and a credited with a quarterback hurry at Wofford (Nov. 4).

Prior to Western Carolina: Graduate transfer from Virginia Tech who joined the Catamount football team at the start of fall camp; At Virginia Tech: A walk-on who played in eight games with two starts for the Hokies from 2018-22 … Credited with 22 career tackles including 12 solo stops and two for loss … Saw his most extensive action in 2020 where he made two starts … Recorded his first career interception against Duke, returning the pick 16 yards; High School: Played linebacker and wide receiver for head coach Mike Dougherty at Lake Braddock High … Had 76 career tackles including four for losses … Posted 17 receptions for 265 yards and four touchdowns on offense.

Personal: Is the son of Shannon and Scott Matheny.