University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada
2014: Did not see action in the regular season.

High School
From Moapa Valley High School in Overton, Nev. ... Earned Lineman of the Year honors as a senior and was a two-time all-division, all-league and all-state selection ... Was part of three straight seasons of undefeated regular seasons and division championship teams ... Was an honor roll student and part of the National Honor Society ... Lettered four years in football, once in wrestling and once in track and field ... Began his high school career at Santiam Christian in Corvallis, Ore.

Personal
Born Mat James McDermand on July 28, 1995 ... Son of Pamela and James McDermand ... Has not yet decided on a major but wants to be a business owner ... Was also recruited by UNLV, UTEP and Dartmouth ... Enjoys off-roading and the outdoors, boxing and movies ... Has traveled extensively on church missions.