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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]

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DNA

2024
Limited data for this season 2024 season · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Matthews Natl avg · linebackers

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Tackling
54th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Pass Rush
24th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Disruption
~25th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Coverage
43rd percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Ball Hawk
35th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Turnover Creator
~28th percentile; Thin sample; 14 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
37th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games
Production
39th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games / 14 PBP
Consistency
30th percentile; Full confidence; 14 games

Stats

2024

Percentile among FBS LBs — a full red bar is the peak

34
Tackles
164th of 1,323 LBs
25
Assisted Tackles
291st of 1,323 LBs
0
Sacks
563rd of 1,323 LBs
0
Sack Yards
559th of 1,323 LBs
1
Passes Defended
221st of 1,323 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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