Will challenge for playing time at defensive back...Freshman: Gained valuable experience playing for the Junior Varsity team...Secondary School Background: A graduate of Lincoln Way East High School where he lettered in football and baseball... As a senior, Football Team Captain, an Academic All-State, All-Conference, and All-Area selection...Named to National Honor Society...Illinois State Scholar...Personal: Matthew Stephen Cumbee, born August 5, 1986...Son of John and Cynthia Cumbee...Has three brothers, John, Mark, and Mike...Enjoys snowboarding, music, guitar, and sports...A Business Economics concentrator.