Nate Matlack
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Career Summary
Nate Matlack is a defensive end from Olathe, Kansas, who played at Kansas State and Pittsburgh.
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High School
Matlack attended Olathe East High School. A first-team all-state selection, he was rated among Kansas' top prospects and selected for the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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College Career
Matlack appeared in 52 college games across Kansas State and Pitt, totaling 61 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, six pass breakups, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a blocked kick. In his lone Pitt season, he started all 13 games and produced five sacks.
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Career Accomplishments
Matlack earned first-team Academic All-Big 12 recognition from 2021 through 2023 and All-ACC Academic honors in 2024. He was also an honorable-mention choice for Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2021.
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Playing Style
Matlack was a productive edge defender with both pass-rush and run-defense impact. At Pitt in 2024, his front-line play helped limit California to 63 rushing yards on 40 carries.
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Sources for this section
31832, 00-0040774, 2002-03-12, Nate Matlack, Nate, Matlack
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