Present position:Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile role >>Text
Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile role
Credit Card Protection Policies416Have read
About Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile roleAndrew Florio - BVM Sports JournalistUpd...
Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile role
Andrew Florio - BVM Sports Journalist
Updated:
LOS ANGELES (BVM) – Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter has taken over the college football world with his ability to play at an elite level on both sides of the ball. But what if there was a player who made an impact in all three phases of the game at the NFL level?
Meet Scott Matlock, the Los Angeles Chargers’ ultimate weapon and a favorite of new head coach Jim Harbaugh.
The 6-foot-4, 296-pound second-year player was on the field for 97 snaps in Los Angeles’ 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Matlock had 45 offensive snaps, 23 on defense and 29 on special teams.
He was drafted as a sixth-round pick in 2023 out of Boise State as an interior defensive lineman, but Harbaugh has been creative with him, also making him the team’s starting fullback.
I bet you didn’t know you needed to see 300-pound DT/FB Scott Matlock catching an over the shoulder pass this morning…
🎥 Chargers/Instagram pic.twitter.com/gb6de6HHOJ
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) September 15, 2024
The usage is stunning, especially for a player his size, but Harbaugh praised Matlock prior to the season for the shape he was in, leaving no question on whether he can handle the workload.
“No, he’s in elite condition. Elite combination of strength and power,” Harbaugh said in a press conference. “Agility, flexibility, mobility. And conditioning? I think he could play in two games back-to-back.”
Matlock has not only been able to be a body for the Chargers this season, but he has been productive. PFF has given him a 69.7 grade through the first two weeks of the season. A grade of 70 is considered above average.
So many good things on display from the Chargers run game on the JK Dobbins TD. Watch Rashawn Slater and Will Dissly completely seal the edge to spring him. Then Gus Edwards and Scott Matlock execute their roles beautifully. Dobbins finishes it off in style. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/icVpA4Arn6
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) September 16, 2024
This appears to be more than just a trial run too, as Los Angeles has no other backup fullback options in an offense that frequently uses the position. Chargers fans have already fallen in love with Matlock and the rest of the league will likely be familiar with the ironman as the season progresses.
“I love it,” Matlock said. “Anything I can do to help the team I’m going to do. Offense, defense and special teams.”
Tags:
Reprinted :Welcome friends to share to the network, but please explain the source of the article“Credit Card Protection Policies”。http://aqntz.feilaokan.com/l59ck30.html
Related articles
Brad Calipari joins Arkansas staff: John Calipari's son will work in on
Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile roleBrad Calipari joins Arkansas staff: John Calipari's son will work in on-court player development rol...
Read more
Robots replace human window washers on skyscrapers
Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile roleRobots replace human window washers on skyscrapersNew window-washing robots have people looking up i...
Read more
Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes fourth player in NHL history to tally 100 assists in a single season
Scott Matlock is the NFL’s Travis Hunter with versatile roleOilers' Connor McDavid becomes fourth player in NHL history to tally 100 assists in a single season...
Read more
Top Article
- Devils sign coach Lindy Ruff to multi
- What Ryan Grubb said about Seahawks QB Geno Smith's 2024 NFL season debut
- One hot take for each team as 2024 SEC Media Days close: Auburn struggles at QB, Aggies shine early
- Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter have taken next step
- WATCH: Alex Morgan walks off pitch for final time after 13
- 2024 College Football Playoff predictions, expert picks, most overrated and underrated teams
Latest News
Sparks hand Aces first home loss, pull off biggest WNBA upset by point spread since 2020
Inside Out 2 Was the Hit Pixar Needed, but the Laid
Who to start in fantasy football: Week 2 rankings, start
'Not good enough!' — Slot slams Liverpool after Forest claim historic Anfield win
WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty ride seven
WATCH: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin goes on hilarious tangent about Coca