Matt Sexton
Freshman defensive lineman on Central Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 265 lb · Grand Rapids, MI · Forest Hills Central H.S.
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 2743 nationally · Signed with Central Michigan
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Central Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Central Michigan in 2026.
Matt Sexton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Central Michigan3-star out of Forest Hills Central
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Central Michigan -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Central Michigan has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Central Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Central Michigan
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -5 net (12 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Central Michigan · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #125 · 2026 recruiting class #95
Background
HIGH SCHOOL A June 2026 graduate of Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central High School, where he played varsity football for four years for head coach Dave Fortino and Tim Rogers … Named to the 2025 MHSFCA Division 3 All-Region Team … Led Forest Hills Central to three district championships, one state...
The defensive line · Central Michigan
- #5Korver Demma9 tackles for loss · 2025
- #1JJ Douglas2 tackles for loss · 2025
- Daniel Bennett0 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Quavion Bird0 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Matt Sextonno box-score line yet
15 more on the roster · Central Michigan team page