UCF commit Matthew Occhipinti brings proven Jersey-bred toughness to linebacker room
Occhipinti looks like a classic high-floor linebacker prospect: a 6-foot-3, 225-pound three-star from Don Bosco Prep who finished his senior year in 2025 with 64 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, an interception and a blocked punt while earning All-State first-team honors. UCF valued his production, multi-sport-style impact plays and captain-level leadership, and reports highlight that he anchored one of New Jersey’s top defenses. He profiles as a physical, assignment-sound fit for a program that wants size, toughness and consistency at linebacker.
