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#4 Mat Szula
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Class: Sr.
Position: LB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 221
Hometown: Rockford, Ill.
High School: Lutheran

Named team captain after the conclusion of spring practice...2008: Had his best season as a junior, starting at linebacker in all 11 games...Had 72 total tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three interceptions...Had a knack for forcing turnovers and making big plays throughout the season...Returned a pick for 40 yards in a win over Indianapolis...Returned a fumble for 82 yards that helped sew up a victory over Northwood...Averaged 22 yards per interception return...Is one of the defense’s most consistent players...Awarded the E.P.E.P. Award twice, one of just two players on the team to earn the award more than once...Had a career-high 10 total tackles at Wayne State Oct. 25...2007: Excelled in role as backup linebacker, playing in all 11 games...Finished fifth on team in total tackles with 50 and had two interceptions...Very efficient, productive player who gives Chargers luxury of quality depth at linebacker.

2006: Saw action in six games, making three solo tackles

High School: Born June 27, 1987...Parents are Mark and Janice.

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