Matt Kovacevich is a 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver and safety from El Camino High School. In addition, he was the team's placekicker and punter. Kovacevich was first-team All-CIF, first-team All-Avocado League and was the Avocado League Kicker of the Year.
As a defensive back, he led his team with five interceptions. As a kicker, he led all San Diego teams in points scored with 78, including 11 field goals. He broke the school's record for most career kicking points and most career field goals. He was his team's co-captain and co-Defensive Back of the Year. An All-North County player, he was also honorable mention All-State in football. He received the North Conference Sportsmanship Award. The San Diego Union-Tribune named him to their All-Academic First Team. His coach, Herb Meyer, described Kovacevich as “an outstanding role model for our younger players.” Kovacevich received three letters in varsity football, two in baseball and one in basketball.
With a 3.38 grade point average, he was listed on the school's Honor Roll and received the Art Department's Principal's Award. He plans to major in graphic design. Kovacevich lists his hobbies as art, video games, chess and music. He is the son of Bill and DeeDee Kovacevich of Oceanside.