Matt Kikta

Matt Kikta

Player Profile

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Upper St. Clair, Pa.
High School:
Upper St. Clair
Height / Weight:
6-3 / 283
Position:
Offensive Lineman
Birthdate:
12/22/1987

2007 Second Team All-MAAC

Senior lineman enters the 2009 season having started every game of his Duquesne career ... has made 30 consecutive starts at right tackle.

As a Junior (2008):
Started all 10 games at right tackle ... helped provide protection for a pass offense that ranked 49th nationally (216.7 ypg.).

As a Sophomore (2007):
Started all 10 games at right tackle as Duquesne ranked 30th nationally in total offense (406.8 ypg.) ... provided protection for a Dukes offense that averaged 26.9 points per game ... named second team All-MAAC.

As a freshman (2006):
Started all 10 games at right tackle as a true freshman ... helped the Duquesne offense average 381.6 yards (15th nationally) and 28.5 points (18th nationally) per game ... provided protection for a pass offense that ranked second among FCS schools (287.7 ypg.)

Personal:
Originally planned to play at Bucknell but decided to enroll at Duquesne just prior to the 2006-07 school year ... major: international relations ... date of birth: 12/22/87.