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Michigan transfer TE Matthew Hibner commits to SMU

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra•04/02/24•

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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Matthew Hibner (88) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Michigan tight end Matthew Hibner has committed to join the SMU Mustangs via the NCAA Transfer Portal, he posted on social media on Tuesday. Hibner spent four years at Michigan and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Hibner never started on the offense for the Wolverines but won a trio of Big Ten titles as a core special teamer from 2021-23. He didn’t play as a true freshman in 2020. He’s got two career receptions for 15 yards and four tackles, plus a fumble recovery. 

Playing in a Michigan program that’s had no shortage of top-shelf tight ends — notably Luke Schoonmaker and Colston Loveland during Hibner’s tenure — it’s been a struggle to climb the depth chart. Even still, Hibner found a way to be a key cog in the operation for the program that won three-straight conference crowns.

Hibner played high school football at Lake Braddock (Va.) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 475 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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Moreover, the news of Matthew Hibner comes after SMU received another solid commitment via the NCAA transfer portal earlier this offseason, when former Arkansas defensive lineman Tank Booker committed to the Mustangs.

Booker will finish out his collegiate career with the Mustangs after spending the first four seasons of it at Maryland and last season with the Razorbacks. 

With the Terps, Booker played in 30 games and made two starts recording 46 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. He transferred to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season, where he appeared in all but one game for the Razorbacks making 19 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and half a sack. 

Booker played high school football at Winton Woods in Cincinnati (OH), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 861 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3’s Andrew Graham and Kaiden Smith contributed to this article.