Matt Sexton

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
245
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Grand Rapids, Mich.
High School:
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central H.S.
Twitter:
@Matthewsexton23
Instagram:
@matthew_sexton97

HIGH SCHOOL

Will graduate in June 2026 from 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 championship and one state runner-up finish … Played both fullback, tight end and outside linebacker for the Rangers … Caught 18 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns as a tight end and made 46 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and forced one fumble as a linebacker … Led the Rangers to a 9-3 overall record, district title, and Division 3 state finals appearance and runner-up finish as a junior … Helped lead the Rangers to the MHSAA Division 3 state title, 13-1 overall record, second place finish league finish with a 6-1 record as a sophomore in 2023 … Played varsity football as a freshman … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.com … Rated the No. 57 player in the state of Michigan … Also plays basketball and baseball … Averaged 14.2 points per game as a small forward on the basketball team as a junior … Plays AAU basketball.

PERSONAL

Born Matthew Sexton on July 20, 2025 … Son of Dane and Brynn Sexton … Father Dane played football at Western Michigan … Played football since he was 12 years old … Chose Central Michigan because of the culture and family atmosphere and the fact that he is surrounded by great players and coaches … Committed to Central Michigan on April 29, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over an offer from Bowling Green.

ARTICLES
West Michigan linebacker commits to Division-I football program - mlive.com
Matt Sexton: a dual-sport rising star – FHC Sports Report