Barrett Matthews (May 30, 2008), currently ranked #150
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| B.M.: I started playing at 5 |
| N2FL: Who was your first scholarship offer? |
| B.M.: from the University of Houston |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| B.M.: I have like 5 or 6 |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| B.M.: I didn't really have a favorite college team. |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| B.M.: Never really had a favorite NFL team either. |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| B.M.: Can't really say that I have a favorite, but I take a little something from each tight end. |
| N2FL: Any particular reason for the jersey number? |
| B.M.: I really wanted number 88 like my dad, but taking 89 meant I am a step head of him. |
| N2FL: You committed to Texas in early March, why did you decide to end your recruitment early? |
| B.M.: I felt that it was better just to get it out of the way and really look forward to my senior year. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| B.M.: Well first it was coach (Mack) Brown. A coach that is not afraid of telling the truth. Some coaches tell you that you can start as a freshman which might not be always true, but when asking coach Brown he says the hardest worker will play and that's my style to work hard for everything. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| B.M.: Yes: Iowa, Louisville, Houston and Kansas State a lot more, but not as much though since my commitment. |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Texas? |
| B.M.: Coach (Oscar) Giles, he is the D-Line coach. |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Longhorns, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else? |
| B.M.: NO it would not be right to talk to another school. |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Longhorns, and what was it about Texas that ultimately sold you on them? |
| B.M.: The thing that really sold me on Texas was Jeff Madden, their strength and conditioning coach. He is all about hard work. Another big plus is that my folks don't have to drive a long way to see me. The coaching staff and most of all coach Brown. |
| N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths? |
| B.M.: I say blocking and running with the ball. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| B.M.: Work on speed and strength because the game changes in college. |
| N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play? |
| B.M.: H-back / Tight End |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| B.M.: If it happens, it happens but I am going to try to start. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| B.M.: business |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| B.M.: Always to win state, also become more of a leader and make big plays. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| B.M.: I haven't heard any yet but I'm pretty sure I will. lol |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Texas with you? |
| B.M.: Yes. A lot but I talk to Greg Timmons most because we also play them this year. |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| B.M.: GOD, family and 2 big brothers. |