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Matt Grabner 99
Matt Grabner

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Alton, Ill.

High School:
Marquette Catholic

Last College:
Ole Miss

Height / Weight:
6-4 / 200

Position:
Punter


2010 SPRING OUTLOOK

In his second year in the Tiger program, will look to compete for the punting job this season ... As the only Tiger on the roster with game experience, he stands as the odds-on favorite to win the starting job, which he'll work to do this spring ... Has displayed a strong leg during spring scrimmaging in the past, and that he's got the potential to be a solid contributor ... Enters spring camp listed on top of the depth chart at punter.

2009 SEASON

Newcomer to the team who joined on in time for spring ball ... Served as the primary understudy to Jake Harry IV, who helped the Tigers to a #4 national ranking in the team net punting category (40.48 avg.) ... Had one punt on the year, when he got off a 38-yarder that landed inside the 20-yardline in the season opener against Illinois.

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-sport letterwinner at Marquette Catholic High School, where he was an All-Conference honoree as a senior during the 2006 season in football - his only year playing the sport ... Also lettered three years each in the sports of basketball and soccer.

PERSONAL

Parents - Walt & Deborah Grabner ... His family is heavily into the service professions, as his father is a firefighter, while his mother is a nurse ... Is studying in the health sciences, with eventual plans to major in nutrition and fitness ... Lists hobbies outside of football as soccer, working out and swimming ... Has played on the MU men's club soccer team.