| Matt
Patchan
Scout.com Headlines: |
Tebow Still not Cleared for Saturday
Senior QB gets more involved in practice, but still no word for LSU
-by FightinGators.com
Oct 7, 2009 |
Video: Patchan Weighs In
Patchan talks about how he added weight to play on the o-line
-by FightinGators.com
Aug 8, 2009 |
Gators Go Through Long Workout 
Patchan quickly gaining Meyer's respect
-by FightinGators.com
Aug 7, 2009 |
Video: Patchan Ready to Focus on Football
Patchan ready to stay healthy
-by FightinGators.com
Apr 14, 2009 |
Patchan Getting Comfortable
Early enrollee Matt Patchan getting settling in to position switch
-by FightinGators.com
Apr 6, 2008 |
Select Gators Stepping Up
Meyer remarked on some Gators making a move for playing time
-by FightinGators.com
Apr 4, 2008 |
Patchan picks Florida
5 star OL Matt Patchan announced for the Gators.
-by Scout.com
Jan 5, 2008 |
Patchan is a Gator
Five-star offensive tackle decides on the
-by FightinGators.com
Jan 5, 2008 |
Decision Delayed
Matt Patchan has put things on hold for a little longer.
-by TigerSportsDigest.com
Dec 26, 2007 |
It's Almost Time
Matt Patchan is expecting to announce his decision over the weekend.
-by Scout.com
Dec 20, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-7
Wt: 265
40: 4.7
| Date of Birth: |
04/02/1990 |
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| 2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: OT |
Pos Rank: #4 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Intelligence |
| Power And Strength |
| Quickness Off Ball |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Technique |
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| Excellent in many areas of the game including coming off the ball, technique, hand quickness, great footwork, and a surprising natural bender for a guy his size. Can block for both technique and power. Can over-extend himself on a drive block, but normally shows a good base and quick feet. Great awareness of blitzes, sets up quickly in pass pro, smart in using his leverage, and strong hands. |
| Biography: |
| One of the nation's top tackle prospects, Patchan played through his junior season at Freedom High before transferring to Armwood. His father played at the University of Miami in the late '80s. He has freakish athletic ability for a player his size and was named the MVP of the Scout.com Combine in South Florida in March. Armwood coach Sean Callahan says he'll be the first Armwood player in over 10 years to start on both sides of the line this season.
Patchan finished his junior season with 99 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, eight sacks, four fumbles caused and four recovered. He graded out at 93% and had 54 pancakes without giving up a single sack; he benches 365 pounds, squats 475 and has a 34-inch vertical jump. Patchan says one of his goals is to play both ways in college. "But I'll probably start on offense and work my way toward defense," he said.
He reports a 3.4 core GPA and an 1190 SAT.
Patchan "I give more effort than anybody. You won't find anyone who gives more effort than I do. I think that's the main thing for me. I'm also very aggressive and relentless. I finish blocks well and on defense I have great hands and am quick off the ball.
"I hear that I'm the best player in the nation a lot, but I'm not perfect and am always trying to get better. I want to be the best player I can be and work on improving myself every day."
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| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | Miami |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Height: | 6-7 |
| Weight: | 252 |
| 40-Yard Dash: | 4.70 |
| Short Shuttle: | 4.61 |
| Vertical Jump: | 32.1" |
| 3-Cone: | 7.13 |
| Broad Jump: | 9-7 |
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