2018 Football Roster

74 Matthew Thompson

  • Position Offensive Line
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 335
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Perry Hall, Md.
  • Highschool Perry Hall HS

Biography

Was sidelined in 2017:  

As a Junior in 2016: started in every game (11) ... saw time at right guard and right tackle ... blocked for a Bears offense that gained 3,089 total yards, with 1,319 yards on the ground and 1,770 in the air ... 

As a Sophomore in 2015: was sidelined due to eligibility ... 

As a Freshman in 2014: started in 10 games and graded out in the high 90s on all his blocking assignments … was named to the TonySoftli.com FCS Freshman All-America Team …

High School: was a prep standout at Perry Hall HS under coach Keith Robinson … First Team All-State … Baltimore Sun First Team All-Metro … First Team All-Baltimore … Super 22 All-Star … helped pave the was for 2,994 rushing yards … recorded 50+ pancake blocks … did not allow a sack while the team passed for 2,127 yards … was also recruited by Maryland, Buffalo and Mount Union … honor roll student …

Personal: son of Rossi and Paul Thompson … born October 19, 1996 in Asuncion, Paraguay … father is a police officer … computer science major … his athletic goal at MSU is to become a First Team All-American selection … career ambition is to become a U.S. Navy SEAL … enjoys hiking, swimming and video games … credits Tim Tebow as an influence because of his “leadership and Christ-centered attitude”.

Statistics

Season:
2018

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 74

    2014 Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 330 lbs
    74
  • 74

    2015Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 330 lbs
    74
  • 74

    2016Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 325 lbs
    74
  • 74

    2017Senior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 325 lbs
    74
  • 74

    2018Senior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 335 lbs
    74