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2023 Washburn Ichabod Football Roster

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87 Matthew Simmons

  • Position Tight End
  • Ht./Wt. 6-1 / 225
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown O'Fallon, Mo.
  • High School Francis Howell

Biography

At Washburn: A five-year member of the Ichabods appearing in 22 games with 18 starts … has 44 career receptions for 406 yards and five touchdowns also has nine kickoff returns for 77 yards … a five-time selection on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2023: Missed the season with an injury … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll

In 2022: Appeared in all 11 games making 10 starts recording 21 catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns … had a career-best six catches for 55 yards against Emporia State where he was named the Ichabod power offensive player of the week …  a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2021: Played in 11 games with eight starts at tight end recording 23 receptions for 237 yards and three touchdowns ... single-game high four receptions and 40 yards in a win over Missouri Southern ... two-time Ichabod offensive skill player of the week … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2020: Season canceled because of COVID-19 ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2019: Sat out the season as a redshirt … a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Background: An academic all-conference and all-district selection … also played basketball.

Personal: Son of Mark and Veda Simmons … has a sister Manna and brother Mark, Jr. … majoring in kinesiology.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2019Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 215 lbs
  • 40

    2020Redshirt Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 215 lbs
    40
  • 84

    2021Redshirt Freshman

    Tight End
    6'1" 225 lbs
    84
  • 84

    2022Sophomore

    Tight End
    6'1" 225 lbs
    84
  • 87

    2023Junior

    Tight End
    6'1" 225 lbs
    87
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