Notable Highlights

2024 Founders League Honorable Mention
2022 NYCHSFL Conference Champions
2022 NYCHSFL AAA Conference champions
2022 & 2023 CHSAA All Academic team
2022/23 CHSAA Lacrosse Champions

Coach’s Evaluation

Evaluated by Jerry Flora
February 25, 2025
National Recruiter
Former College/High Head Football Coach
SMWW Alumni – Football GM/Scouting
Final Grade – 8.61

Athletic Ability – Matt possesses exceptional overall athletic ability, body control, and balance for a young man of his size. Matt started this past season at guard in his first year at Choate Rosemary Hall. Matt had a productive season earning Honorable Mention Founders League and is developing into a really effective interior lineman. His quick footwork and flexibility allow him to easily move to block a speed rusher while maintaining good leverage with his inside foot in case there is pressure from the inside. Matt’s agility and athleticism enable him to effectively chip defensive linemen and maneuver through tight spaces. Additionally, he is capable of effectively blocking linebackers on the second level. (8.5)

Run Blocking/In Line/ Out in Space – Matt demonstrates impressive strength when driving defenders down the line of scrimmage, effectively creating open running lanes for the team’s running backs. He excels as a strong and physical run blocker at the point of attack, using proper hip rotation upon contact with defenders. Matt maintains a strong base with balance and power when making contact, showcasing excellent athletic ability for effective pulling and lead blocking on outside runs. (8.5)

Pass Blocking/On Deep Pass Drops and Short/Quick Sets – Matt possesses the necessary footwork, flexibility, and recovery skills to excel as a lineman at the next level. He demonstrates exceptional body position and leverage when pass blocking. Matt exhibits quick footwork in his kick step, slide, and redirect ability when on the edge. His powerful punch and outstanding balance on contact are noteworthy. Additionally, he effectively shifts inside after the snap to counter initial aggressive inside pass rush moves (8)

Initial Quickness/ Out of Stance and Into Blocking – Matt is able to easily pick up and block speed rushers, as well as quickly move to the second level to block linebackers. He demonstrates excellent ability to work on combination blocks and sustain the block while moving to the second level. Despite his size, Matt quickly gets out of his stance and positions himself well for pass blocking. He consistently maintains good body position and leverage, allowing him to adjust his blocks while on the move with ease. (8.9)

Playing Strength/Use of Hands/Punch – Matt demonstrates good functional strength when making contact during play. He effectively lowers his hips to resist bull rushers and possesses strong hands to firmly grip defenders with his hands within his frame. Additionally, he adeptly uses his hands during pass protection, swiftly engaging with pass rushers and maintaining a strong position to quickly neutralize them. (8.5)

Mobility/Blocking on the 2nd Level/Pulling/Trapping – He is very quick out of his stance and through the LOS to deliver a violent initial blow. Matt shows great foot quickness and playing speed to pull and get outside very fast to make blocks on defenders. Matt shows the ability to work the double team block to the second level with the agility to sustain second level blocks. Matt has the quickness to pull and get outside, and when he stays on his feet, he can adjust his block well in space. (8.9)

Smarts/Awareness/Size/Body Type/Competes – Matt is an intelligent young man with a 3.85 GPA, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He has a strong, thick build and natural strength, which allows him to play aggressively at the point of attack when blocking. Matt is very conscious of technique and has proven to be a durable performer. He has the size and athleticism to play any position on the offensive line. Matt demonstrates strong awareness of who to block in every game. His body type matches all the measurements, from hand size to arm length to wingspan, of those players who participated in the NFL Combine in 2024.
(9)

Strong Points – Matt possesses exceptional athleticism for a man of his size on the offensive line. He has long arms and big hands, and he can play anywhere on the offensive line. He maintains a strong base and demonstrates exceptional body control and balance. He delivers a powerful punch and exhibits excellent strength and power upon contact. In my opinion, Matt is an outstanding athlete with great foot quickness, lower body flexibility, and lateral agility in his play. He plays smart and with very good technique. Additionally, he is a very intelligent young man who is committed to being the best player he can be.

Grading System is based on research using the GM Jr’s 2012 Grading Scale. Each category receives a grade a 1 to 10. Example of the NFL Grading System for Combine Participants

9.2. to 10 = FBS Prospect-Power 5 Prospect
8.6 to 9.1 = Low FBS Prospect
7.9 to 8.5 = FCS Prospect
7.2 to 7.8 = D2 Prospect
6.5 to 7.1 = NAIA Prospect
5.8 to 6.4 = D3 Prospect
5.1 to 5.7 = Junior College/Post Graduate
Under 5.0 = Junior College 8/1/24

Interior OL – 2024 NFL Combine compared to his metrics in which he makes every one

Height – 6’2″ 5/8 to 6’5″ 7/8 (6’3″)
Weight – 298 to 328 (285)
40 – 4.94 to 5.50 (5.31)
5-10-5- 4.28 to 4.97 (4.65)
BJ – 7’11” to 9’9″ (8’11”)
VJ – 24 to 36.5 (26.5)
225 Bench (20 to 39) (21)

Camps & Showcases

2024
Brown – Game Day Invite
UMASS – Game Day Invite
New Hampshire – Game Day Invite
Princeton – Game Day invite
Harvard – Game Day invite
Stony Brook – Game Day Invite

2024
Marist Camp – June 1 – (TJ While)
James Madison Camp – best (Coach Smith)
Yale Camp with Choate – (Coach Reno/OC)
Harvard Camp – (Coach Jackson – had an opportunity to speak to Coach Murphy)
Columbia Camp (Coach Poppy/Skjold)
Lehigh Camp – worst camp of the year

Invitations & School Visits

2025 College Visits
April 12th – Brown
April 5th – Georgetown
April 4th – James Madison
March 29th – Marist
March 22nd – UPENN
March 21st – Nova
March 15th – Holy Cross
March 10th – Columbia
March 8th – Cornell

2024 Game Day Invites
Harvard
UNH
Princeton
Brown
UMASS

2024 Spring Invites
Columbia
Lafayette
Robert Morris
Trinity
New Hampshire
Stony Brook
Holy Cross
Princeton

2024 Virtual Junior Day
Marist
Georgetown
Cornell
Yale