The #1 Defensive End In Arkansas: Matthew Nelson

Matthew Nelson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at Bryant High School. Nelson is ranked as the 506th best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 50 Defensive End in the nation as well. In addition, Nelson is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Arkansas and is listed as the #1 Defensive End in the state of Arkansas. He is committed to play at Oklahoma.

Who are some role models in your life?
Role models in my life would have to be my parents and my brothers.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
My pregame artist would have to be J. Cole.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game would have to be my motor and how hard I play.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory would have to be last year playing IRCA, when I sacked the quarterback and my opposite-side D-end picked up the ball and scored a touchdown.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played against would have to be Evan Goodwin when he played at PA.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Keep your head down and work, even if you don’t think someone is watching — because someone always is, even if you don’t realize it.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would want to travel to Madagascar to see how it looks and how beautiful it is.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I think I fell in love with the game when I was 10, after I laid my first big hit.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Jackie Robinson. I think it would be cool to meet such a historic player.