The University of Akron Athletics
2016 Akron Football Roster
Matthew Hoyer
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- North Olmsted, Ohio
- High School:
- Mercyhurst (Pa.) / St. Ignatius HS
As a Senior (2016): Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year ... played in one game ... made collegiate debut in the win over Miami (Ohio) ... lettered.
As a Junior (2015): Recipient of the team’s Rise & Shine Award … did not see game action.
As a Sophomore (2014): Did not see game action.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Sat out the 2013 season due to NCAA transfer guidelines.
At Mercyhurst: As a Freshman (2012): Did not see game action in 2012 as a true freshman for the Lakers.
High School: Played football, baseball, and basketball at St. Ignatius HS ... threw for 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns during his junior season ... in baseball, was named to the All-Sun Team after going 7-1 with a 1.91 earned run average as a senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1993 ... parents are Axel and Julie Hoyer … older brother Brian played quarterback at Michigan State and has played with several NFL teams since 2009 ... currently with the Chicago Bears ... earned his bachelor's degree in marketing management in Fall 2016.
