University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
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Matthew Barnes | Tight End | 6-3 | 227 | Groesbeck, Texas (Groesbeck HS)
High School: Second team all-state selection by the Associated Press as a senior at Groesbeck High, playing for coach Kodi Crane. . . caught 77 passes for 1,176 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior. . . also carried 44 times for 258 yards and three TDs. . .used as a running back as a junior, picking up 763 yards and nine touchdowns to earn first team all region and district utiltity player of the year honors. . . rushed 88 times for 368 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore, adding 50 catches for 537 yards and three scores. . . lettered twice in basketball, helping team to a 46-21 record over his two seasons. . . averaged 6.9 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior. . . has 4.5 speed in the 40. . . ranked as the No. 91 tight end nationally. . . chose Lousiana over offers from New Mexico, Louisiana Tech and Air Force and also took a visit to TCU.
