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Matthew Dalhover

Matthew Dalhover

Matthew Dalhover

Linebacker
2028 Class
6'0" Height
215 Weight
Mission Viejo School
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Matthew
Dalhover LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Mission Viejo
|
CA
Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position...
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About Matthew

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I play technical ,fast ,physical & down hill ,I like to make plays behind the line of scrimmage .

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Im very positive and very humble hard working student athlete who strives to get better each day.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

Im working on that at the moment.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I learned that being a good teammate works on and off the field.

What type of college are you looking for?

Im looking for a School that will develope and challenge me to prepare me for my future .

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Matthew
Dalhover LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Mission Viejo
|
CA
Matthew Dalhover
Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Jordan Reyes

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Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position at the second level. 6’0” 215 lbs. he’s got a solid frame with good mass and plus athleticism that allows him to line up as an MLB, OLB, or work off the edge. Demonstrates three down value with his ability as a run stopper, pass rusher, and cover guy. Extremely quick to diagnose the play and locate the football. As a run stopper, he fills gaps decisively and is able to beat blockers with both his speed and strength. That natural power combined with his hand usage allows him to engage blockers and then shed contact to free himself up. Times his pass rush moves effectively to make a big impact as a blitzer, he takes hard angles and closes with speed to force QB’s off the spot. He’s able to matchup with slot receivers, TE’s, or running backs out of the backfield in coverage limiting separation and knocking down balls at the catch point. Racked up 81 total tackles as a sophomore with 13.5 tackles for loss. Still waiting on that first offer but checks all the boxes and should see a bump in recruitment this offseason.

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Matthew
Dalhover LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Mission Viejo
|
CA
Matthew Dalhover
Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position...
Written by Jordan Reyes
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
Prep Redzone

Jordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout

Jordan Reyes

Jordan Reyes

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

@JReyes_NP Jordan.Reyes@comcast.net

Dalhover is a high level defensive playmaker with a D1 skillset and the ability to play any position at the second level. 6’0” 215 lbs. he’s got a solid frame with good mass and plus athleticism that allows him to line up as an MLB, OLB, or work off the edge. Demonstrates three down value with his ability as a run stopper, pass rusher, and cover guy. Extremely quick to diagnose the play and locate the football. As a run stopper, he fills gaps decisively and is able to beat blockers with both his speed and strength. That natural power combined with his hand usage allows him to engage blockers and then shed contact to free himself up. Times his pass rush moves effectively to make a big impact as a blitzer, he takes hard angles and closes with speed to force QB’s off the spot. He’s able to matchup with slot receivers, TE’s, or running backs out of the backfield in coverage limiting separation and knocking down balls at the catch point. Racked up 81 total tackles as a sophomore with 13.5 tackles for loss. Still waiting on that first offer but checks all the boxes and should see a bump in recruitment this offseason.

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News

2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defensive Prospects Rising Up

2028 Watchlist to Ranked: Defensive Prospects Rising Up

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