
Matt Harris brings veteran linebacker depth and spring-camp buzz to Montana State
In the 2008 season, Matt Harris entered Montana State as a senior linebacker competing for a starting Will job after transferring in and impressing during spring drills, with the Bobcats listing him at 6-1, 221 pounds[1][2]. His differentiator is feel and readiness: MSU’s staff noted that he adjusted quickly, while the depth-chart competition with Jeff Price shows the staff viewed him as a legitimate option in a linebacker room hit by injuries[1][2]. He looks like a dependable, physical fit for a team that values experience, but the public stat sheet is thin, so the appeal is more about role, toughness, and immediate depth than headline production[1].