Personal

• Born in Cranbrook, British Columbia
• Parents are Glenn and Marilyn Mutch
• Brother, Aaron, played linebacker for the Cougars
• Served a church mission in Denver, Colorado
• Recruited by Oregon, Washington State, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Boise State, Tulsa, UNLV, Utah State and Miami (Ohio)

Before BYU

• Helped lead LCI to an 11-2 record under coach Cliff Walters
• Named defensive MVP
• Earned league defensive MVP honors
• Named first-team All-Alberta
• Selected to participate in the Canada Cup
• Named All-Star linebacker of the tournament
• Also played for the Calgary Colts and Okargan Sun in the Canadian Junior Football League
• As a rookie, led the nation in tackles, averaging 10 per game
• Received conference rookie-of-the-year honors
• Was one of three players nominated for the CJFL Rookie of the Year award
• As a second-year player, helped team to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the conference final