Boise State roster countdown: Day 54, Matt Locher

Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsThe unsung heroes in the trenches, defensive tackles do the dirty work that allows the flashy ends and corners to make highlight-reel plays. Often the first ones to contact off the snap, they are the dogs of war on the gridiron. This is one of their stories.

#54, Matt Locher, RS Senior, DT

BroncoSports.comHeight: 6’2”

Weight: 272lbs

High School: Los Alamitos HS (Los Alamitos, CA)

Initially offered by and committed to Cal Poly in January 2015, Locher garnered a late offer from Boise State almost a week later. After a whirlwind visit, Locher changed his commitment to the Broncos. While he wasn’t heavily recruited, Boise State coaches definitely saw something they liked…