Rutgers University Athletics

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Dave Oizerowitz at Toms River North ... played along the offensive and defensive lines during scholastic career ... TRN went a combined 40-2 with three consecutive state titles from 2022-24 with Matthews staring on both sides of the ball ... a 2025 Navy All-American selection ... helped the Mariners to a 14-0 record and an NJSIAA Group V championship during senior season in 2024 ... TRN produced more than 4,800 yards and 64 touchdowns with Matthews on the line this past season ... contributed 36 tackles and five tackles-for-loss on defense ... helped Toms River North produced 5,032 yards of total offense and 61 touchdowns en route to an NJSIAA Group V state title during junior season in 2023 ... finished 2023 with 79 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and 4.5 sacks ... first team all-state, all-group and all-conference by NJ.com ... First Team All-Shore by the Asbury Park Press ... four-star signee and No. 13 overall prospect in New Jersey by Rivals ... a four-star prospect and No. 10 recruit from the Garden State by ESPN.