Weber State’s Mickey Mental ‘Expecting Really Big Things’ From DT Matt Herron
Jul 15, 2025, 11:31 AM | Updated: Jul 16, 2025, 9:46 am
Weber State DT Matt Herron celebrates after making a third down stop for the Wildcats. Herron has been named to the KSL Sports Zone 60 in 60 watchlist for 2025. (Photo courtesy of Weber State)
(Photo courtesy of Weber State)
SALT LAKE CITY – Weber State defensive tackle Matt Herron is the next player on the 2025 60 in 60 watchlist, joining WSU offensive lineman Gavin Ortega.
The former Olympus Titan is entering his redshirt junior season with the Wildcats.
“Really coming into his own,” Weber State head coach Mickey Mental began. “He had another great spring camp. Had a tremendous fall last year. (We’re) expecting really big things from him.”
Mental continued, praising Herron’s work ethic and impact on the game.
“He plays the game the right way. Very stout versus the run, very versatile, and does a great job getting to the quarterback on third down, creating pressures. (He) plays tremendously hard; going to have a fantastic year.”
Herron has played 23 games with the Wildcats. He has 46 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, and three sacks.
About Weber State’s Matt Herron
Herron is a local product out of Olympus. He was named first-team all-region and second-team All-State as a senior in 2021 after registering 60 tackles, including 22 tackles for a loss.
Herron earned Academic All-State recognition at Olympus High School. He signed with Weber State before the 2022 season.
SIGNED ✍️
Matt Herron is a Wildcat!
Welcome @MHerron_55 to the Weber State family!#WeAreWeber | #NSD22 pic.twitter.com/qBMzTPmWdK
— Weber State Football (@weberstatefb) February 2, 2022
He redshirted as a freshman.
Herron played 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2023. He logged 22 tackles, including a season-high five stops in a win over nationally ranked Idaho. Herron added three pass breakups, a pair of QB hurries, and blocked a kick.
His contribution and overall production improved in 2024. Herron finished the year with 24 tackles and was second on the defense with 5.5 tackles for a loss.
What is the 60 in 60?
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