Mattes Adds Three Offers


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Wyoming Valley West (PA) offensive line prospect Kurt Mattes has received six scholarship offers, three more than he had at the beginning of the Evaluation period. The recent schools to extend offers include Syracuse, Connecticut, and Indiana.

“I have offers from UVa, Connecticut, Syracuse, Indiana, Vanderbilt, and Pitt,” Mattes said. “Northwestern, Michigan, Notre Dame, NC State, and Louisville have been recruiting me. Virginia Tech has called. Coach [Danny] Pearman of Virginia Tech actually called me but I haven’t had a chance to call him back yet.”

As a junior last season, the 6-6, 270 pound Mattes played tight end and defensive tackle. A likely offensive tackle on the next level, Mattes has been working hard in the weight room to add weight and strength for next season.

“I’m up to 270 pounds,” Mattes said. “I’m building up strength and getting some shape.”

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