Dayton’s Matthew Appel: big, experienced, and built for trench work
Matthew Appel is a 6-foot-4, 271-pound offensive lineman for Dayton entering the 2026 season, with roster listings showing him as a junior and the Flyers keeping him in the mix at tackle/line depth. His edge is the classic OL stuff that wins coaches over: size, leverage, and projectable frame, plus a background that includes prep-school development and a redshirt path that suggests patience and growth. He’s the kind of fit for teams that want a sturdy, developmental blocker rather than a flashy stat-sheet star.
