Rivals · 2027 Class · LB · Matthew Brady

Michigan StateMichigan State SpartansCommitted · 6/3/2026

Matthew Brady

Bloomington, ILCentral Catholic

Jersey

Pos

HT / WT

6-3 / 210

Class

2027

NIL Valuation

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Rivals

NATL: —
POS: #50
ST: #28

ESPN

NATL: —
POS: #86
ST: #42

247

NATL: —
POS: #139
ST: #48

The Journey

Class of 2027

Michigan State Spartans

Spartans

COMMITTED

Central Catholic Saints

2020 – 2026

HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Nick Niemann

LB / 6-3 / 234

Iowa · HS Class of 2016

2021 Draft · Rnd 6 · Pick 185

Not only is Niemann from Illinois, but like Brady, he was a two-way guy in high school whose athleticism showed on offense. He left high school around 205 pounds, which is roughly where Brady is at. Looking at Niemann's NFL Combine numbers -- 6'3, 234 with a 4.51 forty, those are numbers we think Brady can get to based on where he was at during spring regional camps.

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Team

Prediction

Recruited By

Distance

Class Rank

Draft Pos (5yr)

Draft Total (5yr)

Michigan State

COMMITTED6/3/2026

86.6%

PMax Bullough

283 mi

Illinois

OFFERED

2.8%

PRoger Cooper

47 mi

Minnesota

OFFERED

2.4%

PMariano Sori-Marin

380 mi

Nebraska

OFFERED

1.6%

PRob Aurich

405 mi

Northwestern

OFFERED

1.2%

PJacob White

128 mi

Michigan StateCOMMITTED

Max Bullough

86.6%

IllinoisOFFERED

Roger Cooper

2.8%

MinnesotaOFFERED

Mariano Sori-Marin

2.4%

NebraskaOFFERED

Rob Aurich

1.6%

NorthwesternOFFERED

Jacob White

1.2%

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Scouting Report

Approved · Jun 3, 2026

Matthew Brady

Scouted byAllen Trieu

LB2027 · Football

High school linebacker but also a quarterback. Has very good foot speed which we see in how he runs on offense, but also closes to the ball on defense. He also has gone to camps and verified that straight-line speed as well as his change of direction. Still has a frame that can carry more weight but plays a physical game which will be enhanced as he gets stronger. Comfortable playing out over a slot and in space. Will offer a school possibilities as to where to play him. Can be a WILL, a MIKE or even come down and…