Matthew Channell is a depth linebacker with size, discipline, and upside at James Madison
Channell is a 6-1, 222-pound linebacker who has already shown he can stay patient and develop the right way: he redshirted in 2022, did not see action in 2023, and played in one game in 2024 for James Madison.[3] That profile makes him more of a developmental fit than an instant stat-sheet star, but his value is in the traits teams like to bet on — size for the position, academic discipline, and a steady track record of earning trust within the program.[1][3] If you want a linebacker who could grow into special-teams or depth value, he is worth watching.
