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Chandler Matthews
LB · SR · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Chandler Matthews

LB SR Western Kentucky
About Matthews Updated Jul 26, 2026

Versatile Hilltoppers LB Chandler Matthews brought steady availability and starting experience

Chandler Matthews’ best selling point is reliability: in his lone season at Western Kentucky, he appeared in all 14 games and started the final nine, which points to a defender trusted to handle an expanded role as the year progressed.[1] That kind of late-season snap climb is a strong indicator of coaching confidence and a player who can absorb assignments, stay on the field, and stabilize a linebacker room; I’d view him as a fit for teams that value consistency, maturity, and a ready-to-play presence over flash.[1]

Schedule

DNA

2024
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Matthews National linebacker Average
Tackling
56th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Pass Rush
21st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Disruption
~22nd percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Coverage
41st percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Ball Hawk
32nd percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Turnover Creator
~24th percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
37th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Production
38th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Consistency
24th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games

Stats

2024

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

59
Tackles
231st of 1,308 LBs
34
Solo Tackles
164th of 1,308 LBs
25
Assisted Tackles
291st of 1,308 LBs
0
Sacks
562nd of 1,308 LBs
0
Sack Yards
558th of 1,308 LBs
1
Passes Defended
221st of 1,308 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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