Matt Walsh brings veteran size, physicality and steady playmaking to South Dakota’s secondary
In the 2025 season, South Dakota DB Matt Walsh opened with 21 total tackles, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble, showing he can flash in both run support and coverage. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, he’s a big-bodied, experienced defender whose spring coaching notes praised his physicality, open-field tackling and ability to get off blocks while still covering space. He also has leadership value, which makes him more than just a stat line—he looks like a tough, versatile fit for a defense that wants a reliable back-end enforcer.
