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Matt Byrnes
TE · #85 · University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transfer
Height6'6"
Weight250 lbs
Est. eligibility0 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredMatt Byrnes (TE) officially transferred from University of Houston to University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:53 PM
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Background
Listed as a three-star transfer by On3 who will line up at tight end for the Rebels. HOUSTON (2021-23): An academic all-conference honoree in both the Big 12 and the AAC Played in 25 games, making four starts with the Cougars Tallied 10 receptions for 94 yards and a TD while also playing on all special teams units. IOWA WESTERN CC (2021): In eight games played during a spring Covid season, made 14 catches for 170 yards and a TD. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended De La Salle Institute in Chicago As a three-star prospect who was the No. 11 ranked player in the state of Illinois.
Hometown
🏴Chicago, IL
High schoolDe La Salle Institute
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 2/5/25, 2:55 AMMatt Byrnes (TE) officially transferred from University of Houston to University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- CommittedUpNext · 1/10/25, 3:20 PMMatt Byrnes (TE) committed to University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 1 | 0 | 117 | -- | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 14 | 0 | 144 | -- | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | University of Houston | 12 | 4 | -- | -- | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 |
| 2022 | University of Houston | 13 | 1 | 328 | -- | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 2021 | University of Houston | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 5 | 589 | -- | 14 | 137 | 9.8 | 1 |
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