Matt Hesterberg

Height:
6-2
Weight:
237
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Houston Christian

Tulsa - A two-year squad member . . . has not seen playing time . . . was one of several freshmen to sit out the 2008 season due to red-shirt status . . . a walk-on athlete . . . has a good work ethic . . . very attentive and coachable . . . became more physical as a blocker in spring drills . . . becoming more comfortable with the offense . . . adds depth at tight end.

High School - Played his prep football at Houston Christian High School.

Personal - Favorite sports movie is The Sandlot and Varsity Blues is his favorite football movie . . . the Cincinnati Bengals is his favorite NFL team, while receiver Andre Johnson is his favorite NFL player . . . his favorite professional sports team is the Houston Rockets . . . his favorite pro athlete is Lance Armstrong . . . parents are Earl and Susan Hesterberg . . . his father played football at Davidson College . . . majoring in energy management and finance . . . born Dec. 1, 1989 in Jacksonville, Florida.