Abdon Mata
2025 (Redshirt Freshman): Ranked 127th in the FCS and 10th in the Southland in sacks per game (0.38) … Appeared in 12 games … Recorded career-high three tackles, including a 5-yard sack, vs. Nicholls (11/8) … Posted four other multi-tackle games, with two vs. East Texas A&M (11/22), at McNeese (11/15), vs. Houston Christian University (10/4), and two vs. Sul Ross State (8/30) … Tackles vs. HCU were sacks that added up to 18 yards … Also had 9-yard sack vs. Sul Ross State. 2024 (Freshman): Earned Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Fall and Spring AD Honor Roll recognition. 2020-23 (Byron P. Steele II High School): Finished career with 193 tackles (73 solo), including 48 for a loss, 24.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, six passes broken up, and 63 hurries for head coach David Saenz … Earned Padilla Poll First Team All-State honors … Two-time First Team All-District honoree. Personal: Chose UTRGV because he fell in love with the culture and community and is excited about the future growth of the university … Intends to major in kinesiology … Hobbies include playing video games, skateboarding, and working out
- CommittedFeb 1, 2024Abdon Mata (DE) committed to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- OfferJan 31, 2024Abdon Mata (DE) received an offer from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- EnrolledAbdon Mata (DE) enrolled in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 3 | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 12 | 0 | -- | Med. | 14 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 4.5 |
| Career | 15 | 1 | -- | Med. | 14 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 4.5 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 9, 2026