2016 Football Roster

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Joe Mattis
Joe Mattis

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  • Position:
    Wide Receiver
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-7 / 180
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Donora, Pa.
  • High School:
    Ringgold
  • Major:
    Sport and Exercise Science

Summary

Biography

2016: Returns as one of Gannon’s starters at wide receiver … enters the 2016 campaign fifth all-time at Gannon in 100-yard receiving games (4), sixth in receptions (108), eighth in receiving yards (1,278) and 12th in all-purpose yards (2,387) … has made a catch in 29 consecutive games he has played in dating back to the 2012 season … is one of five Golden Knights in the history of the program to return a kickoff for a touchdown.

2015: Redshirted.

2014: Saw action in six games, starting four … had at least two catches in every contest … set season-highs in receptions (9) and receiving yards (127) at Slippery Rock, equaling the ninth-highest single-game reception total in school history … finished the Slippery Rock game with a season-best 148 all-purpose yards, rushing three times for 23 yards and returning a kickoff five yards … reached the 100-yard plateau in all-purpose yards twice … generated 101 all-purpose yards against Kutztown, including three kickoff returns for 74 yards … returned a kickoff against the Golden Bears 51 yards, equaling the 17th-longest kickoff return in school history.

2013: Played in every game for the second consecutive season, starting six … led Gannon in receiving yards (658) … finished second on the team in receptions (47), receiving yards per catch (14.0) and receiving touchdowns (4) … broke the school record for longest kickoff return against Slippery Rock, returning a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown … became the fifth Golden Knight in school history to return a kickoff for a touchdown … was one of eight Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) players to return a kickoff for a touchdown … recorded the sixth-highest single-season reception total in school history … produced 1,262 all-purpose yards, representing the fourth-highest single-season total in school history … ranked 11th among PSAC players in all-purpose yards per game (114.73), 11th in kickoff return average (22.1), 13th in receiving yards per game (59.8), 14th in receiving yards and 14th in receiving yards per catch … finished ninth among all NCAA Division II players in kickoffs returned for a touchdown, 82nd in all-purpose yards per game and 96th in kickoff return average … named Beyond Sports Network Special Teams Player of the Week on September 23 after his 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Slippery Rock snapped a 21-21 tie en route to a 38-27 victory … recorded a season-high 10 catches against West Chester, representing the fourth-highest single-game total in school history … added season-bests in receiving yards (132) and receiving touchdowns (2) against the Golden Rams … totaled 219 all-purpose yards against West Chester, equaling the 17th-highest single-game total in school history … produced his first career 100-yard game with six receptions for 101 yards during the season opener at Lake Erie … posted his third 100-yard game with four catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns during the regular-season finale at Lock Haven … hauled in at least one pass during every game … recorded at least 50 receiving yards in a game five times … reached triple digits in all-purpose yards six times … posted season-highs in kickoff returns (6) and kickoff return yards (105) at California (Pa.) … added seven catches for 59 yards and 29 punt return yards to equal 193 all-purpose yards against the Vulcans … had at least 60 kickoff return yards in a game six times.

2012: Saw action in every game as a true freshman, starting two … finished third on the team in receptions (37), fourth in receiving yards (358) and fourth in all-purpose yards (667) … produced the ninth-highest single-season reception total in school history … served as one of Gannon’s top two kickoff returners, averaging 18.2 yards on 15 returns … ranked 16th among PSAC players in kickoff return average, 24th in receptions and 27th in receptions per game (3.4) … made seven catches for 81 yards and one touchdown during his collegiate debut in a victory against Lake Erie … returned six kickoffs for 103 yards against the Storm … produced a season-high 184 all-purpose yards against Lake Erie, equaling the 25th-highest single-game total in school history … hauled in a season-best eight passes against Mercyhurst, representing the sixth-highest single-game total in school history … made his first career start in week two at West Chester, catching two passes for 12 yards … was in the starting lineup for the second time in week six at Edinboro … had a reception during 10 of 11 contests … caught at least four passes in a game five times.

High School: Played for head coach Matt Humbert at Ringgold (Pa.) High School ... named to the all-state and all-conference first teams as a senior ... selected Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Offensive Player of the Year ... named Observer Reporter Player of the Year ... earned Fab 22 honors ... helped Ringgold win the conference championship as a senior ... received the Presidential Award.

Personal: Sport and Exercise Science major ... has three brothers, including teammate Nico ... is the son of Yvette and Percy.

Career Highs
Rushes:
3, three times, last vs. Mercyhurst (10/11/14)
Rushing Yards: 23 vs. Mercyhurst (10/11/14)
Receptions: 10 vs. West Chester (9/14/13)
Receiving Yards: 132 vs. West Chester (9/14/13)
Receiving TDs: 2 at Lock Haven (11/16/13); vs. West Chester (9/14/13)
Kickoff Returns: 6 at California (Pa.) (10/26/13); vs. Lake Erie (8/30/12)
Kickoff Return Yards: 105 at California (Pa.) (10/26/13)
Kickoff Returned for TD: 1 vs. Slippery Rock (9/21/13)
Punt Returns: 3 at Cheyney (9/13/14); at California (Pa.) (10/26/13)
Punt Return Yardage: 36 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
All-Purpose Yards: 219 vs. West Chester (9/14/13)
Tackles: 1 at Cheyney (9/13/14)
Points: 12 at Lock Haven (11/16/13); vs. West Chester (9/14/13)
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Historical Player Information

  • 19

    2012Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    5'7" 170 lbs
    19
  • 8

    2013Sophomore

    Wide Receiver
    5'7" 175 lbs
    8
  • 8

    2014Junior

    Wide Receiver
    5'7" 175 lbs
    8
  • 8

    2015Senior

    Wide Receiver
    5'7" 180 lbs
    8
  • 8

    2016Redshirt Senior

    Wide Receiver
    5'7" 180 lbs
    8