At Midwestern State

Senior (2009)

• started each of MSU's 12 games at right tackle while helping the Mustangs to a Lone Star Conference championship and to the NCAA Division II playoffs.
• integral part of an offensive line which helped MSU to rank 19th in NCAA Division II in total offense at 426.8 yards per game including 282.5 yards through the air (15th in NCAA II) and 144.3 rushing yards a contest (73rd in NCAA II).
• signed a three-year free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings following the 2010 NFL Draft.

Honors and Awards

• 2009 All-Lone Star Conference South Division Second Team
• 2009 Cactus Bowl Participant

Junior (2008)

• played in seven games while making four starts including three at left guard and one at right tackle.
• key contributor on an offensive line for a unit that averaged 319.2 yards per game and was third in the LSC in rushing offense which averaged 143.8 yard a contest.

At Sacramento City College

Sophomore (2007)

• earned first-team All-Mid-Empire Conference honors at offensive tackle.
• chosen to Nor-Cal combine team.

Sacramento State

Redshirt Freshman (2006)

• served as a squad player.

Freshman (2005)

• served redshirt season.

At Linden High School

• earned first-team All-Mother Lode League honors.
• chosen to the CIF All-Star team game.
• a member of the baseball and basketball teams at Linden High School.

Personal

Matt, a criminal justice major, is the son of Earl and Sandy Hanson.. Was born March 29, 1986...