Matteo is a workhorse for Rochester Adams. He fits within this Veer offense flawlessly as their main between-the-tackles “first read” running back. I’ve watched two games this season where Matteo took on a large workload and consistently made the most of his carries.

He’s a pure power back. That said, Matteo isn’t extraordinarily agile and isn’t a major threat to break explosive runs. He will do his job, and he will do it very well.

Matteo is a kid who really impresses me as he too is a productive 2 way player. At the RB position, he is a downhill runner who can make a cut and get up field in a hurry. He has a quick burst from the backfield that allows him to blow by the first level by the time they’re out of their stance. His film shows some great contact balance, as he bounces off defenders and continues for extra yardage. Defensively, Matteo does a great job of coming off the edge in control, but aggressive. His pursuit is good and he has the discipline to not get too far up field, and lets some plays like screens and counters come back to him. Matteo will be a key part of this Adams team again in 2024.