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A big target with soft hands who will give LSU mismatches in the passing game ... In line to contribute at tight end in 2009 ... Redshirted as a true freshman in 2008.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL
A blue-chip tight end rated among the best in the nation at his position ... ... Named to the Rivals.com 250 and ranked as the nation’s No. 6 tight end ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 25 Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 ... Earned Class 2A all-state honors in both his junior and senior years ... Also named to the academic all state team ... Caught 32 balls for 312 yards and one touchdown as a senior ... Caught 25 passes for 275 yards and five TDs as a junior ... Also, helped pave the way for a pair of 1,000 yard rushers his junior year ... Also played baseball, basketball and participated in track and field in high school ... Coached by Mike Collins.
PERSONAL
Full name is Matthew Clayton Branch ... Born March 1, 1989 in Monroe, La. ... Parents are Mark Branch and Brenda Tarver ... Has four siblings – Kaitlin, Jake, Connor and Emily.
