Player Spotlight: Matt Wilson

Getting to know Payson (AZ) High OL/DL Matt Wilson

A dominant force in the small school ranks last year, Payson (AZ) High's Matt Wilson was a terror on both sides of the ball and hopes he can turn that into a college scholarship.

Several schools have Wilson on their radar and Scout.com would like to intoduce you to the 6-6 giant.

Scout.com: What were your stats/honors from last season?

Wilson: "1^st team all state offensive line, 1^st team all Arizona Republic small school offensive line, 1^st team all region offensive line, honorable mention all state defensive line and the team's linemen of the year."

What is your official height and weight?

"6-6 250 pounds."

What is your greatest football memory?

"When I got a sack that was a safety with a minute left to seal the win against Bradshaw Mountain."

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

"1^st team offense and defense all state, all Arizona team, make the all star game and most importantly, win a state championship."

How are you preparing for the upcoming season? Will you attend any camps this summer?

"A few camps and lifting and working out three times a day all summer."

What aspect of your game have you really worked hard to improve? What area would you like to keep improving on?

"Speed and pad level. Also, explosion off the line."

Who are some of your teammates that people need to watch out for?

"Bryan Burke (DE) and David Carlen (LB)."

Name one teammate you really respect and why?

"Tyler Savage (WR/LB), he is such a hard worker and no matter what comes up in his life he doesn’t let that get in the way of his goals."

What are your goals regarding playing football in college?

"I want to play and have my college paid for."

Who is currently recruiting you? Do you have any offers yet?

"Colorado, UNLV, NAU, Azusa Pacific and a few more. And no yet."

Would you consider staying in state to play in college?

"Yes."

What would your top 5 college choices be?

"Azusa Pacific, NAU, Colorado and Oklahoma."

Who is the best player you ever played against? Why?

"Dwight Boyd (Blue Ridge OL that sigend with NAU) he is so big strong and fast."

Name one opponent who you really respect and why?

"Ethan Amos, great player but really really humble."

What other sports do you play?

"Basketball and track."

What are your best max lifts in the bench, squat, power clean and 40 yard dash?

"Bench- 260, Squat- 445, Power Clean- 265 and 40- 5.3."

How do you think your coach would describe you as a player?

"Smart."

What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?

"Big, strong and smart. And my weakness is my pad level."

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

"John Lynch; great player, great worker and great intensity."

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

"Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can not do; you decide and then prove it."

Tell us what can we expect from your team this season?

"Win state. Go undefeated."

What position do you think you will play in college?

"Offensive tackle."

What can a college program expect from you as a player?

"Hard worker, smart, never have to worry about off-field issues and a great competitor."

What is your GPA and SAT/ACT score?

"3.8 GPA."

What will the main factors be when you choose a school?

"How much money I get and how good the school it self is."