2008-09 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List

2007-08 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2006-07 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List

2008 (Sophomore): Started the season at tight end, but moved to linebacker five games into the season…Played in all 12 games, mostly on special teams…Made first career reception, a 16-yard strike from his brother Michael, vs. Kent State.

2007 (Freshman Redshirt): Appeared in the first two games on specials teams before suffering a season-ending ankle injury.

2006 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play.

Catholic: Two-time All-District 6-3A selection, led Catholic to a 9-1 regular season record and a 6-3A title as a senior in 2005...Rushed for just under 700 yards and averaged 6.5 per carry as a senior...Rushed for 267 as a junior in earning an all-district honor...Played linebacker during sophomore season...Class 3A’s state champion powerlifter in the 220-pound class with bests of 510 squat, 330 bench and 540 dead lift.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Joseph Desormeaux…Born July 11, 1987…Son of Bill and Patty Desormeaux…Has two older brothers, Beau and Michael, who played quarterback at UL from 2005-08, and one older sister, Lili…Distant cousin of Kentucky Derby winning jockey Kent Desormeaux.