Ht/Wt
6'
1"
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195 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Highland,
Utah
Last School
Snow College
Roster Years
2018-2022
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
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2018
- Played in all 13 games
- Had first solo tackle and pass breakup against New Mexico State
Sophmore Year
2019
- Played in nine games
- Made four tackles
- Posted tackles against USC, Toledo and UMass
Junior Year
2021
- Played in nine games, started last four straight (beginning vs. Idaho State).
- Recorded first career interception in 59-14 win over Idaho State, BYU's 12th of the season.
- Second-leading tackler with a career-high five (three solo, two assist) in win versus Idaho State.
- Tied career-high with five tackles in 35-31 win at USC
Senior Year
2022
- Played in seven games, recording seven tackles (five solo)
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year
Junior
2020
- Played in all 12 games
- Tallied nine total tackles including three solo stops
Matt Criddle celebrates first career INT
