Jephete Matilus

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
FB
Hometown:
Delray Beach, Fla.
High School:
Atlantic HS

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2014 ? JUNIOR SEASON: Played in four games ? moved from linebacker to fullback during fall camp ? competed on special teams against Eastern Illinois and Middle Tennessee ? played at TCU and against Iowa.

2013 ? SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in 13 games ? notched eight tackles ? named Offensive Work Team Player of the Year after serving as the work team running back ? named Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Made one tackle against UNLV and at New Mexico State ? played against Western Illinois, but did not record any statistics ? recorded one tackle against San Jose State ? saw special teams action against Iowa ? notched two tackles at Michigan ? played on special teams at Northwestern and against Nebraska ? notched one tackle at Indiana and two tackles against Penn State ? competed against Wisconsin, at Michigan State and versus Syracuse.

2012 ? FRESHMAN SEASON: Appeared in four games ? made one tackle vs. Purdue ? also saw action at Iowa, at Nebraska and vs. Michigan State ? named Academic All-Big Ten. 2011: Redshirted.

HIGH?SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Atlantic High School ? helped lead team to a 7-5 record in 2010 ? two-time Class 6A-5A-4A All-Palm Beach County selection by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel ? recorded 90 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss as a senior ? tacked on four interceptions and two forced fumbles in 2010 ? tallied 113 tackles, including 12 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and five fumble recoveries as a junior ? coached by Christopher Bean.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 10, 1992 ? son of Wilmer and Juliette Matilus.