Name: Matthew Plaga
School: Lawrence Technological University
Position: OLB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
– Lead the team in Tackles – All-Conference for Mid-States – Lead the defense into each game – Lead the conference in FF
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
– Hard-Nosed, get work done type of guy. – Never complain and push others to their failing point
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
– I focus on my Feet, Hands and my body position each play to make sure they’re perfect. – I study my opponents tendencies and try to expose them – I try and find a way I can leverage myself and use my long arms as an asset
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
– I’ve never been pancaked – I’m the most physical LB – there’s not a running back that can block me or run through me – linemen at the NAIA level were too easy and I needed real competition. I would have to be double teamed most plays.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
– I train everyday both lifting and speed/agility – I’m trying to lean out a bit to be faster – working on my pass coverage
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
– Straight up in the hardest worker in the room and I will continue to put work anyone. – I feel like I bring the juice day in and day out. – Competition
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Any chance I get I’m going to take it and run with it. Give me a chance and you won’t be let down.
