Matt Cassidy

Played in seven games ... Finished with 21 total tackles and an interception ... Notched first career INT against William Paterson (10/11), returning it 26 yards for a touchdown ... Racked up seven tackles, including half a sack, at Castleton (10/18) and produced career-high eight tackles (1 for loss) the following week versus Kean (10/25) ... Made three tackles against Montclair State (11/8) Played in four games on special teams ... Made collegiate debut against F&M (9/14) ... Posted an assisted tackle, the first of his career, in the Homecoming win over Kean (10/19) Two-time Freedom Division Defensive Player of the Year at Marlboro High School ... Also a two-time first team All-Shore and second team all-state honoree ... Two-year captain ... Helped lead Mustangs to Freedom Division title and Group 5 state sectional final as a senior WHY TCNJ? I chose to come to TCNJ to join the brotherhood and friendly community. The staff and players are all top-notch people, yet even more hungry when it comes to football. Being born and raised in NJ, what better way to win football games at home, at the College of New Jersey. Birthday is October 13 ... Parents are Arthur and Roni Cassidy ... Siblings are Steven and Ryan, both of whom played football at TCNJ (Steven is a fifth-year linebacker in 2024) ... Biggest athletic thrill has been "starting 6-0 my senior year, winning the division, and making it to the Group 5 state sectional finals" ... Likes to play NCAA25 ... Favorite postgame meal is penne vodka ... Favorite athlete is Derrick Henry