Diamond In the Roughs: Matthew Retif

Matthew Retif is a 6’2” 245-pound Defensive Lineman with a bench press of 300, squat of 550 from Slidell High School out of Slidell, LA. Retif is exceedingly strong at the point of attack and his relentless hustle to the ball on every snap. He is a very aggressive and physical player and does a great job when pass rushing with a variety of pass rush moves. Matthew’s main weapon is his great get off and the use of his hands to defeat blocks at the line of scrimmage while pressuring the quarterback. Matthew plays the run well and hustles to the ball and does not stay blocked very long. Retif currently has offers from Belhaven University and Arkansas Baptist College. 

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