Lehigh LB Matt Purdy: athletic, high-work-ethic special teams contributor with upside at outside linebacker
Matt Purdy profiles as a high-effort, run-capable linebacker who was expected to compete for a starting job at outside linebacker while also contributing on special teams, which signals versatility and trust from the staff. Lehigh’s own roster notes describe him as someone who “runs well” and has a “strong work ethic,” and Purdy also praised the program’s intense, well-prepared coaching environment, suggesting he fits a disciplined, detail-driven team. He’s the type of player coaches value for reliability, physicality, and developmental upside rather than pure headline stats.
