Monmouth University Athletics

Penciled in as No. 2 reserve at outside linebacker... Versatile player could also contribute on special teams.
2005 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.
High School: Two-sport standout at Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pa... Earned three letters as fullback and defensive end for Coach Tim Moncman... Selected to play in McDonald's Lehigh Valley All-Star Classic... Tabbed second-team All-Lehigh Valley Conference as a defensive end and first-team LVC All-Academic as a fullback during senior season... Rushed for 501 yards and four TDs on 110 carries and hauled in 12 receptions for 77 yards on offense as a senior... Also recorded 57 tackles, 11 sacks and three fumble recoveries during final prep season... Booked 24 tackles, three sacks and one fumble recovery during junior campaign.
Personal: Born Matthew William Sterner on April 8, 1987 in Allentown, Pa... Son of Stan Sterner and Susan Sterner... Majoring in criminal justice.