The University of Akron Athletics
2008 Akron Football Roster

Matt Harmon
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Massillon, Ohio
- High School:
- Massillon Jackson HS
Named a Scholar-Baller for posting at least a 3.0 GPA for the 2007-08 academic year ... Also earned Dean’s List honors (at least a 3.25 GPA) for the Fall of 2007 and Spring of 2008 semesters.
Sophomore (2007): Did not see game action.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Sat out at Akron per NCAA transfer rules.
Prior to Akron: Spent one season at Mercyhurst College, made the travel squad as a linebacker but redshirted the 2005 season ... at Massillon Jackson HS: Started 31 games at middle linebacker over his final three years, leading the team in tackles each season ... Named first team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District and Canton Repository All-Stark County ... Voted to the Massillon Independent All-Star team ... Tabbed first team All-Federal League and special mention All-Ohio ... Played and was named a captain of the East ÂWest Game ... Earned Canton Repository Scholarship ... Also played baseball, basketball and track.









