Matthew Ramsey '15 Recruiting Profile
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2012 Highlights
2013 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I am a 6'3, 230 pound linebacker from Northwest High School in Canal Fulton, Ohio. I started varsity at linebacker my sophomore year, having just turned 15. I finished the season third overall in productivity for my team. I am young for my graduating class as I will graduate high school at the age of 17.
This summer I attended several NUC combines and I won the linebacker MVP award at every camp I attended, including the 5 Star Showcase for Elite Juniors from the Midwest U.S. I was invited to play in their North vs South game, asked to be a member of their team representing the Midwest US and was also invited to play in their Texas vs the World game. I attended a local National Underclassman Combine (NUC) last spring, where I received awards for strongest sophomore and leadership, a write up and an invite to their Ultimate 100 regional combine in Indianapolis, IN on June 29, 2013. Upon participation in the regional combine, I was invited to attend the development camp located at the University of Oklahoma for elite prospects and was also invited to participate in their North vs. South game week in Myrtle Beach, SC in December 2013. I am a hard worker. Throughout the year I train with 2 personal trainers, at two different training centers, in addition to completing all of my required training for my team. I am the first one on the field and the last one to leave. My father is a member of the youth football board and a youth football coach and when I am able, I attend his practices where I help mentor and coach the youth football players in my community.
I am looking for an institution where I can find the right balance between the classroom and the field. I would like to attend a university with an excellent reputation where I can pursue a career in education. I am interested in teaching English, History or Government. I would also like to coach in the future. The opportunity to play football at the collegiate level would be a dream come true for me. I feel so passionately about football that I cannot imagine a time in my life where I will not be playing or active with football and athletics in some way. For this reason, I am hoping to pursue a career that will allow me to work with sports and athletes when my football career is over.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #35
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #35
Individual Awards
- Santos Mr. Fitness Award, Letterman
- 2012 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #35
Individual Awards
- Letterman
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Vic Whiting
Events
- Camp/Event
- Northwest High School Mr. Fitness Award 2014
- 7/11/14 to 7/12/14
- I won the Northwest Mr. Fitness competition for the second year in a row becoming only the third athlete to do this in the history of the competition. This competition is comprised of 11 events, including both speed and strength events. I also hold the school record for most points scored during the competition and set a new record for heaviest deadlift in the history of the competition at Northwest, deadlifting 520 lbs.
- Camp/Event
- Multiple NUC combines throughout the Summer of 2014
- 6/01/14 to 7/15/14
- Won linebacker MVP at every camp attended, including 5 Star Showcase. I also won Overall combine MVP when I competed as a receiver
- Camp/Event
- NUC Combine
- 4/19/14 to 4/19/14
- I won the MVP award for strongest junior at the combine. I competed in this combine as a tight end.
- Camp/Event
- NUC Combine
- 4/05/14 to 4/05/14
- Overall Combine MVP out of nearly 250 athletes
- Camp/Event
- NUC 5 Star Showcase Midwest U.S.
- 3/29/14 to 3/29/14
- Invite only camp for Division 1 prospects from the Midwest U.S. I won the Linebacker MVP Award.
- Camp/Event
- NUC combine
- 3/16/14 to 3/16/14
- Linebacker MVP, 4.06 shuttle, 4.77 forty, 30" verticle, 8'6" broad jump, bench press 20 reps at 185lbs.
- Camp/Event
- 2014 Nike Football Sparq Combine
- 2/15/14 to 2/15/14
- 90.21 total score, 97th percentile of all SPARQ athletes tested in Class of 2015. 40: 5.04, vertical: 29., peak power 6750 watts, agility 4.22 secs, power ball 39.0 ft
- Camp/Event
- Northwest High School Mr. Fitness 2013
- 7/15/13 to 7/16/13
- 2013 Mr. Fitness Winner with stats as follows: shuttle 4.35, box 8.7, deadlift 430lbs, squat 410lbs, dots 47.1, 40 yd dash 4.7, 100 yd dash 11.1, power cleans 260lbs, bench press 280lbs, vertical 29 inches. Finished with 1000 points out of 1120.
- Camp/Event
- Northwest Indian Lineman Challenge
- 7/13/13 to 7/13/13
- 1st place Best Lineman at the challenge (70 linemen at challenge), 1st place obstacle course, 1st place truck fill, 2nd place tire flip. Team leader for team consisting of 1 other junior and 3 freshman-helped lead team to 3rd place team finish out of 14 teams.
- Camp/Event
- NUC Regional Combine Ultimate 100 invite only camp
- 6/29/13 to 6/29/13
- Based on performance received invite to NUC National Development Camp at the University of Oklahoma for elite prospects.
- Camp/Event
- NUC Combine
- 5/18/13 to 5/18/13
- Attended the NUC Combine in Cleveland on May 18, 2013. I received awards for both Leadership and Strongest sophomore, benching 185lbs seventeen times. I was invited to the Ultimate 100 regional combine, which I will be attending on June 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. .
- Camp/Event
- VTO Sports Camp
- 4/14/13 to 4/14/13
- Invited to the VTO sports camp in Cincinnati Ohio
- Camp/Event
- Nike SPARQ Combine February 2013
- 2/16/13 to 2/16/13
- 74.46 total score, 87th percentile of all Sparq athletes tested in Class of 2015. 40: 5.15, vertical 28.5, agility: 4.25, power ball 34.0
- Camp/Event
- Big Cat Lineman Challenge
- I won the Big Cat Award which is the award given to the best lineman at the challenge. I also won 3 individual first place awards and helped my team place first overall in the team competition.
Training
- S.W.A.T. speed camp.
- 1 year
- training to improve overall athletic ability including speed, strength, agility.
- "The Shack" with Rick Cugini
- 1 year
- High impact crossfit training.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Rushing attempts | 6 | |
| Rushing yards | 14 | |
| Receiving yards | 77 | 6 |
| Receptions | 5 | 1 |
| Touchdown receptions | 1 | |
| Yards per reception | 15.4 | |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | |
| Assisted tackles | 13 | 24 |
| Forced fumbles | 2 | |
| Pass break-ups | 2 | 3 |
| Sacks | 3 QB harrasses | |
| Solo tackles | 43 | 43 |
| Tackles for a loss | 10, 2 safeties | 2 |
| Field goals/attempts | 1 blocked kick | 1 blocked field goal, 1 blocked punt |
| Returns | 3 | |
| Total return yards | 25 | |
| Yards per return | 8.33 | |
| Tackles | 69 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I finished the last grading period of my junior year with a 3.6 GPA and am currently enrolled in honor classes. I am currently carrying the highest GPA amongst all of my teammates, finishing this grading period with a 4.17. My overall grade in my government class is 118/100.Awards and Activities
- ActivitiesI have participated in two charity events. I participated in a charity basketball game and a charity volleyball game.
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