Matthew Larson
Matthew Larson
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Brian Jerzak | Prep Redzone Scout
Like Rateliff on the outside, Larson was trouble on the interior – especially in the second half. First, he fought off a block and made a tackle for a short gain. Later, he beat a block and made a stop on the inside for another short gain. Late in the game, he stuffed a run on third and short, forcing a punt.
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Read EvaluationBrock Nelson | Prep Redzone Scout
Protecting your Quarterback’s blindside can be a gargantuan task, yet left tackle
Matthew Larson
Matthew
Larson
6'2" | 235 lbs | OL
Lakeville North | 2024
MN
seems to do it with ease. This is one of the many skills Larson has, as he is a contributor at Tackle, Guard, Defensive line, and even as a Long Snapper. On offense, Larson is more often than not the first one off the ball, and his ability to fly out of the gates allows him to deal with larger defenders. At 6-foot-1 and roughly 220 pounds, Larson is on the slightly smaller side, yet he can still flatten defenders on down blocks, which helps create massive openings for his running backs to dash through. On defense, his hand fighting helps him cut through the line of scrimmage and get to the Quarterback, where he showcases an uncanny ability to bat down would be completed passes. The fact that he can contribute on offense, defense, and special teams shows how much of a baller this kid is, and the fall should bring about a successful season for Larson.
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