Ivan Matchett Class: Freshman Hometown: Mobile, Ala. High School: St. Paul's Height / Weight: 5-10 / 215 Position: Running Back Experience: RS

OUTLOOK: Ivan Matchett will be in the mix for repetitions at running back as a redshirt freshman in 2009 ... a big, strong running back who can pick up the tough yards between the tackles ... also has speed and explosiveness in the open field.

2008 (REDSHIRT): He redshirted during his freshman season at the Capstone in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Matchett led St. Paul's to a perfect 15-0 record and the 2007 Class 5A state title, earning Super 6 MVP honors after rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown in the team's state championship victory over Briarwood Christian ... school's record holder for career rushing yards ... ranked No. 62 nationally at his position by Scout.com, was ranked the No. 20 running back nationally and No. 17 among all prospects in the state by Rivals.com ... the 20th-ranked prospect in the state by SuperPrep Magazine ... ran for 1,422 yards and 16 touchdowns in his senior season ... named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 5A First-Team All State team as a senior ... also earned The Mobile Press-Register Elite 18 honors (No. 16) ... rushed for 1,416 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior ... earned The Birmingham News Class 5A First-Team All-State and ASWA Honorable Mention All State honors as a junior ... also helped team to track & field Class 5A state championships (2005 outdoor, 2006 indoor and outdoor) ... played for head coach Mike Bates.