Matt Lawson Class: Junior Hometown: Dayton, Ohio High School: Vandalia Butler Height / Weight: 6-0 / 187 Position: WR Experience: 1L

2007: Did not play.

2006: Played in eight games, mostly on special teams ... Named Co-Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week before the Illinois game.

2005: Did not see any game action.

2004: Redshirted in his first season with the Bobcats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner at Vandalia Butler High School ... Made 45 receptions for more than 800 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... Named first-team all-conference that season ... Also earned first-team All-Southwest District and First-Team All-Area from the Dayton Daily News ... Helped his high school team to three playoff berths and a three-year record of 28-10 ... Also participated in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: A sport industry major ... Son of Curt and Susan Lawson.