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Michigan State Recruiting: Breaking down Matt Carrick’s game film

By Stephen Robb

Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) and Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) and Michigan State Spartans running back Gerald Holmes (24) and Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Brian Allen (65) celebrate a touchdown during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) and Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) and Michigan State Spartans running back Gerald Holmes (24) and Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Brian Allen (65) celebrate a touchdown during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Three-star offensive guard Matt Carrick is one of the toughest players in the 2017 Michigan State recruiting class.

Matt Carrick is one of the most explosive three-star signees for the 2017 Michigan State recruiting class.

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Matt Carrick hails from Massilon, Ohio, where he currently attends Perry High School. He stands 6-foot-4 and weighs about 305 pounds and he moves well. Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press called Carrick a “road grader.” Carrick certainly fills the bill for what Michigan State is desiring with ability to pull with his quick feet.

When you watch his film, his explosiveness out of his stance overwhelms opposing linebackers and defensive linemen.

He is a player who does not get beat at the point of attack, because of his violent hands and agility to position himself. Carrick is a disciplined football player, who uses excellent leverage. Head coach Mark Dantonio is going to love yelling the MSU mantra ‘Pound Green Pound’ with Carrick leading the way. He’s also a versatile athlete playing on the defensive line.

If you’re looking for a classic Big Ten lineman, who is going to help elevate the Michigan State line, look no further than this three-star from Ohio.

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This class of offensive linemen could go down as Dantonio’s most complete group of strong, athletic linemen. Barring injuries, this group should set the tone for Dantonio’s next few years. The coaching staff did their work with this group and Carrick is a huge reason they will excel.

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