Brayden Matthews is a rising, high-motor linebacker who already flashed as a freshman
In the 2025 season, Brayden Matthews broke into Jacksonville State’s rotation as a true freshman, appearing in the first three games before an injury cut short his run; he logged 9 tackles across those early outings, including 5 tackles and a hurry in the opener at UCF and another 5-tackle game at Georgia Southern, then entered 2026 as a 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker with active, physical upside. He looks like a fit for teams that value toughness, downhill effort, and room-to-grow traits more than polished star power.
