Matthew Cushing brings rare multi-sport toughness and walk-on grit to Albany
Matthew Cushing is a classic low-drama, high-discipline fullback prospect for Albany: a former walk-on who earned his spot by helping out on the field and in the faceoff circle, with a background that includes football, wrestling, and lacrosse. His differentiators are toughness, versatility, and competitive edge—he was an all-state football player in high school, racked up 2,900 rushing yards and 101 wrestling wins, and arrived at Albany after proving he could add value beyond the box score. He fits best for a team that values physicality, special-teams utility, and blue-collar reliability over flash.
