Bowling Green's Steady Anchor at Center for the 2026 Falcons
Matt Fortner, a 6-3, 280-pound Bowling Green center from Sylvania, OH, brings battle-tested reliability from his four-year varsity high school career where he earned three-time all-league honors and third-team all-state nods; now in the 2026 season, his ESPN game logs highlight consistent protection and run-blocking in the MAC trenches. A Bowling Green commit since 2019 (ranked No. 2429 nationally by 247Sports), Fortner's gritty, no-nonsense intensity makes him a differentiator for teams needing a tough, dependable interior lineman who excels in high-pressure snaps—perfect fit for run-heavy schemes valuing smarts over flash.
