Alex Mateas made significant strides in his first year as a Nittany Lion and playing football in the U.S. The Ottawa, Canada native took a redshirt season last fall and gained substantial experience as a member of the foreign team. He should have an opportunity to compete for the top reserve spot at left guard behind returning starter Johnnie Troutman. Mateas has good size and skills and is working hard to improve and enhance his opportunities to compete for time on the offensive line this year.
2010 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Mateas came to Penn State after playing left tackle for the Ottawa Sooners in the Canadian Junior Football League. Playing for Coach Andy McEvoy, he was instrumental in opening running lanes for Sean Murphy and Curtis Cates, who were the No. 2 and No. 3 rushers, respectively, in the Ontario Football Conference.
Personal
Full name is Alexander Mateas. He is undecided on a major. Born March 28, 1991.