A four star prospect, defensive end Mat Boesen has a chance to make an immediate impact for Gary Patterson's defense, as he will help replenish a defensive line that struggled through injuries in 2015. A 6'4", 245 pounder out of Long Beach CC, Boesen was All League and Defensive Player of the Year in the Central League, logging 57 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and seven forced fumbles.
Boesen signed with Boise State out of high school, but was dismissed from the team following a rules violation stemming from a November 2014 careless driving charge, in the middle of his redshirt freshman season.