Michael Matthews-Canty Recaps Syracuse Visit, Sets Commitment Date

The class of 2024 athlete is in decision making mode.

Mike McAllister | Jun 11, 2023

Michael Matthews-Canty Recaps Syracuse Visit, Sets Commitment Date /

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Class of 2024 Fredericksburg (VA) St. Michael athlete Michael Matthews-Canty was on the Syracuse campus over the weekend for an official visit.

"The visit was good," Matthews-Canty said. "I really liked everything about it. The coaching staff was great to me. They welcomed me with open arms. It was good."

Matthews-Canty plays linebacker, safety and wide receiver at the high school level. Syracuse, however, is recruiting him at the rover position in its 3-3-5 scheme.

"I got to sit down with coach Perkins and we got to talk a lot of ball," Matthews-Canty said. "He said if I come in I'd play at the rover spot. I really like that position because that position really plays everywhere on the field. You can be a linebacker off the edge and play safety. I feel like it could be a good fit for me."

The player host for the 6-2, 200 pounder was current Syracuse safety Bralyn Oliver.

"Really cool dude, fun to be around," Matthews-Canty said. "He told me about the defensive scheme and this is where you want to be if you want to get to the next level."

After the visit, Matthews-Canty says Syracuse is one of his top schools. So what is next in his recruiting process? He says he is in decision making mode with a planned announcement on June 26th.

In addition to the Orange, Matthews-Canty also holds offers from Appalachian State, James Madison, Liberty and Temple among others. Virginia Tech is also expressing interest.

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Published Jun 11, 2023

MIKE MCALLISTER

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