Is Matt Byrnes starting?
Matt Byrnes is listed 2nd string at TE for UNLV Rebels.
Redshirt senior · #85 · 6'6", 250 lbs
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UNLV Starting Lineup
Top tight ends in the Mountain West
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 2 catches, 24 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 55 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #85
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated offense; 17th-percentile production (×0.88 for competition level) put them -13 vs unit starters → 55.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Aug 30LMEMYDS 19
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 19
- AVG
- 9.5
- TD
- 0
Final L 27-21
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30 | LMEM | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 |
Matt Byrnes's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.