PatsandTrojans55
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As a junior at Agoura High, Matthews was 6-1 and weighed about 165 pounds. His body ached from growing pains and his father, the team’s defensive coordinator, declined to start him.
“His mom was giving me the business, but he wasn’t ready,” the elder Matthews said, chuckling. “He wasn’t very big and he wasn’t very strong.”
Matthews continued to grow during his senior season but drew interest only from local community colleges.
Rather than pursuing that route, Matthews told his father he wanted to walk on at USC, where brother Kyle was a walk-on safety in 2003.
“I knew I was capable of playing with the best athletes in the nation,” Matthews said. “I thought I could come in here, day one, and be the guy.
“Maybe I was crazy to have that mind-set, but obviously that’s better than saying you can’t.”
Just an FYI for those who are looking at an OLB who can do some of it all. Pass Rush, Cover OLB or ILB and Special Teams Demon.
Remember The name Clay Matthews #47. That's all I will say for now. He will be around in the 3rd early 4th and is high on a certain teams radar.
PT55
Not everybody as it turns out...
Aside from the novelty of Belichick coaching both father and son, Matthews has quickly gone from Cassel status at USC to an overhyped draft riser. A lot will depend on the combine (have no idea how he will test) but I wouldn't even think about calling his name until the 5th round. The 2009 draft will likely be very deep and Matthews doesn't have the production to justify going higher.
The draft isn't just about production. Its also about potential. If college production meant a damn thing in the NFL, then the likes of Ryan Leaf and Ken Sims would be Hall of Famers.
Now, I am not saying that Matthews is all that. However, to say he's not worthy of anything higher than a 5th round pick is silly. Especially when he's been a solid 3rd round projection since the beginning of the year. Not sure why you claim that he is an "over-hyped draft riser" because I haven't seen him "RISE" on draft boards at all.
Just an FYI for those who are looking at an OLB who can do some of it all. Pass Rush, Cover OLB or ILB and Special Teams Demon.
Remember The name Clay Matthews #47. That's all I will say for now. He will be around in the 3rd early 4th and is high on a certain teams radar.
PT55