Matlock is a high motor kid that is always around the ball and has elite closing speed, tackling abilities and does a good job redirecting quickly and triggers fast downhill. He can scrape over the top, dip underneath blockers on his way to ball carriers and packs a punch at the POA while a quick processor and can sniff out plays quickly from the second level or when applying pressure off the edge. He checks into our rankings as a top five player at the linebacker position and should have a monster senior year for Bishop Kelly in 2026. He should also gather plenty of D3+ interest/offers over the next ten months and is a key name to note heading into next year.

Matlock is a high motor kid that is always around the ball and has elite closing speed, tackling abilities and does a good job redirecting quickly and triggers fast downhill. He can scrape over the top, dip underneath blockers on his way to ball carriers and packs a punch at the POA while a quick processor and can sniff out plays quickly from the second level or when applying pressure off the edge. He checks into our rankings as a top five player at the linebacker position and should have a monster senior year for Bishop Kelly in 2026. He should also gather plenty of D3+ interest/offers over the next ten months and is a key name to note heading into next year.