Matt Hahn
Fullback
6-0 236 lbs.
Penn State University
#34

2007:
Matt’s play during the 2007 season was a major reason for the offense’s success. He developed as a leader on the field for the Penn State Lions. Matt rushed the ball 15 times for 82 yards and an impressive 5.5 yard average per carry. He had a long run of 15 yards and one touchdown. Matt also excelled as a receiver, garnering 9 receptions for 47 yards for a 5.2 yards per reception average. He hauled in one touchdown reception this year. Matt made a tremendous impact as a blocking full-back, paving the way for the running backs to rush for over 2,500 yards this eason. The success of Penn State’s running game is attributable to Matt’s stellar performance as a blocking back.

2006:
Matt played in all 13 games this season, starting in 5. Matt had 11 rushing attempts for 42 yards gained, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. On the receiving end he had 10 receptions for 109 yards, averaging 10.9 yards per catch with one receiving touchdown. His 151 total yards this season put him in the top 10 on the team in all purpose yards gained. Matt’s biggest contribution was in their thrilling win against Minnesota when he scored the go ahead touchdown before the game was sent into overtime. When Penn State battled Youngstown State, Matt racked up 33 yards on three receptions. Matt only touched the ball twice against Purdue, but made the most of those touches accumulating 28 total yards. In 5 games, 3 of which were against top 25 opponents, Matt accumulated 15 yards or more as a fullback in an offense that relied heavily on its tailback. Matt blocked as a fullback for a team that saw 2,323 yards gained rushing and 16 rushing touchdowns.

2005:
Matt played in 11 of the 12 games this season. He amassed 54 all-purpose yards for the season. He recorded his first collegiate touchdown against Michigan State, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone en route to a Big Ten Conference Championship clinching win. His play was so proficient he was selected as a “Pontiac Game Changing erformance”. Matt ended the 2005 season by starting in the Orange Bowl and helping his team to a major bowl victory. Matt helped his team at fullback by blocking for a team that gained 2,826 yards and 29 rushing touchdowns.

2004:
Matt made his debut as a true freshman against Minnesota securing two catches for 21 yards. His best game was against Michigan State when he had one reception for 12 yards. He went on to make six receptions for 39 yards and two carries for 1 yard.