Lehigh University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 80
Matt D'Avino
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Montgomery, N.J.
- High School:
- Montgomery
- Major:
- Business
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of the amazing opportunities that come along and the great reputation and culture the school holds.”
As a sophomore (2025): Played in all 13 games, starting seven… had 18 receptions for 257 yards and two touchdowns… had three catches for 57 yards in playoff game against Villanova (12/6)… career-long 45-yard reception against Holy Cross (11/8)… had touchdown catches at Duquesne (9/13) and against Penn (9/27)… CSC Academic All-District honoree… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a first-year (2024): Appeared in 12 games… had four catches for 95 yards… first career catch was 33-yard touchdown against Fordham (10/26)… had acrobatic, juggling 41-yard reception in playoff game at Richmond (11/30) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
In high school: Two-time first team All-Big Central and All-Tri County… two-time All-Group 4 second team… two-time Trenton Times All-Area… All-BCC Liberty Silver Division Team… third team All-State… BCC Liberty Silver Division Player of the Year… Prep RedZone NJS 2023 Receiver of the Year Candidate… also lettered in basketball and track and field.
Personal: Son of Carmine and Michele D’Avino… older brothers Andrew and Nick… father played soccer at Susquehanna… has several family members that attended Lehigh.
CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 3, 2x, vs. Villanova, 12/6/25
Receiving yards: 57, vs. Villanova, 12/6/25
Receiving touchdowns: 1, 3x, vs. Penn, 9/27/25
Long reception: 45 yds., vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
As a sophomore (2025): Played in all 13 games, starting seven… had 18 receptions for 257 yards and two touchdowns… had three catches for 57 yards in playoff game against Villanova (12/6)… career-long 45-yard reception against Holy Cross (11/8)… had touchdown catches at Duquesne (9/13) and against Penn (9/27)… CSC Academic All-District honoree… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a first-year (2024): Appeared in 12 games… had four catches for 95 yards… first career catch was 33-yard touchdown against Fordham (10/26)… had acrobatic, juggling 41-yard reception in playoff game at Richmond (11/30) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
In high school: Two-time first team All-Big Central and All-Tri County… two-time All-Group 4 second team… two-time Trenton Times All-Area… All-BCC Liberty Silver Division Team… third team All-State… BCC Liberty Silver Division Player of the Year… Prep RedZone NJS 2023 Receiver of the Year Candidate… also lettered in basketball and track and field.
Personal: Son of Carmine and Michele D’Avino… older brothers Andrew and Nick… father played soccer at Susquehanna… has several family members that attended Lehigh.
CAREER STATISTICS
Receiving
| Year | GP | Rec. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 1 | 41 |
| 2025 | 13 | 18 | 257 | 14.3 | 2 | 45 |
| Total | 25 | 22 | 352 | 16.0 | 3 | 45 |
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 3, 2x, vs. Villanova, 12/6/25
Receiving yards: 57, vs. Villanova, 12/6/25
Receiving touchdowns: 1, 3x, vs. Penn, 9/27/25
Long reception: 45 yds., vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
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