National Scouting Combine Presents Linebacker Matt Barrett from St. Norbert College

Name: Matt Barrett
Position: ILB
School: St. Norbert College HT/WT: 6’01 230lbs
Career Achievements: (awards, honors, notable accomplishments, etc.…)
3 Time National Champion (Romania 2021,2022, Finland 2024). 3-Time 1st team

All-conference LB midwest conference (2016,2017,2018). League leader in Tackles per game GFL (German Football League) (2023) Maple League (Finland) (2024). Highschool

2-time 1st team all conference, 2-Time All-City, All State honorable mention as a Senior 136 Tackles 26 TFL.

What gives you an advantage over other athletes at your position?

Great instincts, quickness, play recognition, and my reaction time sets me apart. My game experience has allowed me to become a more intelligent, well-polished player each year. Playing 53 games as a professional after college without sustaining any injuries has allowed an advantageous scenario where I have developed my body and skills to a much greater level than when I graduated College at 22 years old. Elite level durability and toughness.

What does being a student of a game mean to you?

It means constantly learning and developing. Increasing my knowledge of the game consistently over time, diagnosing offensive trends, tendencies, as well as watching individual player techniques that I could potentially practice and implement.

How does being a Linebacker reflect itself in your personal life?

As an MLB you’re a leader, and the heart of a defense. You can affect almost every play when you play the position perfectly. In my personal life I reflect this by understanding I can affect almost everyone around me for better, or worse. It’s also a position known for toughness and aggression. This reflects to me personally because I’m a competitor and hate losing much more than I enjoy winning. Being in the middle of the field allows me to make the impact for my team that can determine if we win or lose.

How would you describe your work ethic?

My work ethic is elite. Over the years I have dedicated many hours to training, nutrition, fitness, and supplementation. In addition, many hours researching, and learning ways to get bigger faster and stronger quickly and efficiently. Through all that I have been squeezing every ounce of potential out of my body.

What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?

Leading Multiple National Leagues in tackles, and reaching historical postseason marks in

high-school, college and multiple national Leagues as a professional.

How did you hear about the National Scouting Combine?

I saw the posts on linkedIn, and heard from others that it was a great opportunity to get in front of CFL,UFL,NFL eyes

Why did you choose the National Scouting Combine?

I chose the NSC to enable myself an opportunity to be seen in person by scouts.

What do you hope to show people at the combine?

I hope to show that I’m ready to excel at the highest level of football.

If you could make a positive impact on all of society, what would it be and why?

I would want to spread a positive message about Jesus Christ, about how God can shape and influence your life for the better.

What is something unique about you that people would find interesting? I have lived in 7 countries throughout the world (Mexico,Japan,Romania,Germany,Finland,Poland,USA)

If you had the opportunity to play another sport professionally, what sport would you choose?

Baseball, it’s low strain on the body relative to football and I enjoyed baseball growing up.

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