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Matthew Criddle
#17PositionDefensive Back
Weight195 lbs
Height6-1
ClassSenior
HometownHighland
Previous SchoolSnow College
BYU Highlights
Criddle played defensive back for the Cougars from 2018-22, appearing in 50 games with four starts. Here are some of his career highlights:
- Criddle posted 35 total career tackles (18 solo, 17 assisted)
- In 2021, Criddle racked up his highest single-season total for tackles, registering 13 (including eight solo tackles). He also snagged an interception in BYU's 59-14 home win over Idaho State while starting in the final four games of the season.
- Career-high for total tackles in a game is five - Idaho State, USC (both 2021)
See "Year" tab for further information
Personal
- Major: Spanish
- Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Parents are Leah and Mike
- Has seven siblings, youngest in his family
- Brother, Ben, was a starting defensive back at BYU (2005-07)
Before BYU
- Attended Snow College
- Prepped at Lone Peak High School
- Named All-region and all-state as a junior and senior
- Helped the Knights to region titles in two seasons