Miami's Tackling Machine and Four-Time All-MAC Ironman LB
Sixth-year LB Matt Salopek etched his name in Miami (OH) history with 100+ tackles for four straight seasons (2021-24), totaling 392 career stops, 25.5 TFL, and 7.5 sacks while starting all 59 games—most ever for a RedHawk. Earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year (2023), First-Team All-MAC twice, and Second-Team All-American honors, with Butkus watch list nods. From Ohio state champ roots with elite ball skills (24 HS INTs), he's a relentless, durable leader who overcame early hitting fears to become coach Chuck Martin's 'tackling machine.' Perfect fit for teams needing sideline-to-sideline intensity and proven production.[1][3][4][8]
