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Michael Matthews-canty
LB · #51 · Auburn University
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredMichael Matthews-canty (LB) officially transferred from Hampton University to Auburn University
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:59 PM
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Background
2024 Came on strong as a freshman playing in nine games and starting the season’s final six games Had 34 total tackles including 19 solo and 15 assisted stops On Oct. 26 against Elon, he had six tackles and a sack Against Villanova on Nov.2, he had a season-best seven tackles High School He was a two-way player for Coach Hugh Brown at Fredericksburg’s St. Michael the Archangel High He saw action as an outside linebacker as well as a wide receiver Ranked a three-star standout by ON3
Hometown
🏴Fredericksbrg, VA
High schoolSt. Michael the Archangel High
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 8/1/26, 9:26 AMMichael Matthews-canty (LB) officially transferred from Hampton University to Auburn University
- SignedUnknown · 6/9/26, 3:07 PMMichael Matthews-canty (LB) signed with an agency
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auburn University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Hampton University | 12 | 12 | -- | High | 78 | 39 | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Hampton University | 9 | 6 | -- | Low | 34 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 22 | 18 | -- | Med. | 114 | 60 | 8 | 22 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026