At 6-4, 240 pounds, boasts the largest frame among ASU’s stable of tight ends ... physical size and ability will also allow him to battle for playing time as a backup to all-conference tight end Ben Jorden and on special teams.

2008 : Saw first action of his career in home opener versus Jacksonville ... did not record any statistics.

2007 : Redshirted.

High School : Caught 43 passes for 653 yards as a senior, en route to all-county and all-conference recognition ... coached by E.Z. Smith ... earned seven varsity letters at Concord H.S. — three on the gridiron, two in basketball and two in baseball.

Personal : Full name is Matt Sidney Beecher ... born May 1, 1989 (20 years old) ... son of Pam and Scott Beecher ... majoring in sociology.