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Jersey Number 47
Matt Gaca
- Position:
- LB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 223
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Franklin, Tenn.
- High School:
- Franklin
- Prev School:
- Incarnate Word
Bio
CAREER HONORS
2019 Southland Conference Fall Commissioner’s Honor RollCAREER
In-state linebacker who joined the Vols as a walk-on prior to the 2021 season … Transferred to Knoxville from the University of Incarnate Word where he played in 10 games and collected 15 total tackles during the 2019 campaign … Played in 12 career games, including two at Tennessee.2022 - RS-JUNIOR
Saw action on kick coverage in UT’s 63-6 victory over Akron (9/17).2021 - RS-SOPHOMORE
Made his Tennessee debut in the 56-0 win over Tennessee Tech (9/18).2020 - SOPHOMORE
Did not see action during the 2020 season.2019 - FRESHMAN (INCARNATE WORD)
Played in 10 games and recorded 15 tackles during his freshman campaign … Recognized as a member of the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Had a pair of stops at New Mexico State (11/16) … Posted three total tackles at Houston Baptist (10/5) … Began the year with three tackles in three consecutive games against UTSA (8/31), Texas Southern (9/7) and Sam Houston State (9/21).HIGH SCHOOL
Starred on both sides of the ball at Franklin High School in Nashville … Racked up 74 total tackles and 1,991 rushing yards over 25 career games … Rushed for 1,117 yards and nine touchdowns during his senior season while also totaling 238 receiving yards and one touchdown … Tallied 58 tackles in 10 games over the course of his junior year … Also played three years of varsity lacrosse.PERSONAL
Full name is Matthew William Gaca … Son of Trish and John Gaca … Born Jan. 25, 2001 in Naperville, Illinois … Has four brothers: Bryce, Alex, Nick and Sean … Brother Alex played Division I football at Memphis and Chattanooga … Favorite hobbies include hunting and fishing … Lists Tom Brady as his biggest sports influence … Favorite movie is The Dark Knight … Favorite musical artists are Lil Baby, Future and Young Thug … Favorite food is sushi … Favorite TV show is Game of Thrones … Majoring in management and aspires to own a business … Instagram and Twitter handle is @matt_gaca21.FB | Josh Heupel Postgame Press Conference vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Bailey, Brazzell, Staley Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Aguilar, Herring Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
Tuesday, September 09
