Matthew McClelland

Position:
Safety
Class:
Junior
Height:
6-2
Weight:
200
Hometown:
Mesa, Ariz
High School:
Arete Prep Academy
Prev School:
Morehead State

PRIOR TO SIU

Played in 24 games in three seasons at Morehead State (2022-24), including a redshirt season in 2022 …. In 2024, named All-Pioneer Football League first-team, leading the team and the conference in tackles (109) … Led the team in interceptions (4), added 4 pass breakups, and recorded six games in double-figure tackles, including a career-high 18 against Davidson … Helped the Eagle defense limit the opponents to 10 points or less in six of the seven victories … A two-time all-state quarterback and three-time all-state safety at Arete Prep … Posted career numbers of 7,100 passing yards, 2,700 rushing yards, 14 interceptions and 160 tackles … Set a Class 1A state record for interceptions in a game (5).