41. Matthew Wright Matthew Wright 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE Orchard Park | 2027 State NY . Orchard Park

Next up is the second of the Orchard Park Prospects. Matthew Wright Matthew Wright 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE Orchard Park | 2027 State NY is similar to his teammate, as he plays mainly a LB/EDGE position for the squad. I can see him switching based on schemes, and he shows good instincts at both positions. He jumped around thirty spots in the rankings, and found himself sliding in at 41st. He also holds an offer from Ithaca, and Wright burst onto the scene in 2025 with an outstanding stat season and was on the first team for All WNY Defense. I like his motor, as he showcases excellent footwork and the ability to get to gaps fast as a LB. He can make excellent tackles, and meeting someone in the hole means a stop for Orchard Park. Wright is a prospect who has a ton of potential.

Wright exploded on the scene in his junior year racking up over 120 tackles and receiving several accolades such as 1st team All-WNY defense and Class AA Defensive Player of the Year. He takes excellent pursuit angles and is the anchor of the Quakers defense.

Wright had a huge breakout year as a junior, leading Orchard Park with 128 tackles. Matthew can play the pass as well as the run. He has fluid hips and an eye for finding the open running lanes.

Rounding out the top five, we stay in Western New York, with Orchard Park’s Matthew Wright Matthew Wright 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE Orchard Park | 2027 State NY . The Western New York Prospect, had an outstanding season, with 128 Tackles, and standing at 6’2″ 215-Pounds, he displays an outstanding frame for a LB.

Wright displays excellent footwork, and can move hashmark-hashmark across the field with ease, he displays a good IQ, and can stuff holes in the run game before they form. He is a quick playmaker, who benefits from speed and strength while rushing the pocket.

Orchard Park had a lot of turnover personnel wise this past season but they showed some promising young talent. Wright leads that charge on the defensive side of the ball. Matthew controlled the middle of the defense with good range and excellent intuition. He led the Quakers with 128 tackles as a junior.

Standing at 6’2″ 215-Pounds, Matthew Wright Matthew Wright 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE Orchard Park | 2027 State NY displays a solid size for a LB. Given his frame, he is able to share time as an EDGE rusher along with a LB

As a Sophomore, he wracked up 64 tackles and is a sideline to sideline threat. On tape, he displays a good motor, with a high play IQ. He is a good tracker who watches plays develop and uses his skills to burst through gaps and make tackles. On the EDGE, he displays a good tool bag of moves he can use to push through the line and cause disruption in the backfield.

The Orchard Park prospect is one of the top players in Section Six. His blend of IQ and tackling make him a threat as he enters his Junior Season.

Wright racked up 64 tackles and 3 sacks as a sophomore. He is a versatile LB that can play inside with sideline to sideline speed or can be outside and rush the passer. He sheds blocks well and has excellent instincts. I think Matthew will be the Quakers defensive leader in 2025.

An OLB that is not afraid to move around the field pre-snap and post snap to make a significant impact on the opposition. A clear sideline-to-sideline ability is present on tape. Forthwith, Wright is a LB that can rush the passer and play out on the edge with his hand in the dirt to stop the run. Coupled with his football intelligence, Wright will read, and attack plays with patience to cause havoc behind the LOS. Many times, he was seen sniffing out read option plays and making secured TFLs.