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Here are five things to know about the Vikings newest running back:
1. Standing out at Boise State
Mattison ranked eighth in the country in rushing yards last season. His 17 touchdowns led the Mountain West conference and ranked seventh in FBS. He posted six 100-yard rushing games, including games against Utah State and Fresno State in which he surpassed 200 yards on the ground each time.
Mattison finished his collegiate career with 2,829 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns on 581 rushes. He added 60 passes for 511 yards and a score for the Broncos.
2. Spanish-speaking scholar
As a first-grader, Mattison joined the Dual Immersion Program at his school. He remained a part of the program through graduation and is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Mattison was faced with a decision of transferring to a high school more heavily recruited by Division I schools or remaining at San Bernardino High School (California). He opted against leaving the school – and Dual Immersion Program – and went on to graduate with a cumulative 4.7 GPA. He was named a 2016-17 Academic All-Mountain West team.