Matthew Smith from Rumson- Fair Haven, a 6’3″, 270-pound offensive lineman, showcased his potential to boost his stock with a solid camp performance at PSR combine Big Man Camp. With a wrestling background, his exceptional grip strength and stoutness in the run game is on his tape, displacing linemen and excelling as a run blocker. Additionally, his pass-blocking abilities were noteworthy, although he needed to refine his footwork and coordination for more efficiency against rushes. However, at the PSR Combine, he garnered attention as a standout camp rep. Despite playing tackle, his long-term position appears to be at guard, where he demonstrated nice movement, a quick get-off off the ball, solid leverage, good hand usage, and a strong base. This performance is likely to elevate his stock, especially given the increasing importance of interior line play across all levels of football. With quarterbacks aging and pressure up the middle becoming more prevalent, a stout interior line is crucial. Smith’s improvement in leverage, coordination, and balance indicates clear signs of progress and suggests a promising future where his first offer may be on the way. 

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• Has upper body strength to wrestle and win blocks up top
• Capable of driving his opponents
• Hand placement showed improvement on film, enabling him to better drive opponents
• Does not get into a 3-point stance, exclusively plays in a 2-point stance
• Foot technique needs to improve
• Eight-minute highlight film needs to be cut to about 3 1/2