University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2006 Football Roster

Jersey Number 43
McKenzie Mathews
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Syracuse, N.Y.
- High School:
- Christian Brothers Academy
Was a highly productive pass rusher who played for one of New York[apos]s winningest programs...collected 39 sacks his final two seasons, leading Christian Brothers Academy to a 24-1 mark (.960) during that span...first team All-New York Class AA as a senior after collecting 106 tackles, 30 tackles for losses and 26 sacks...was second team all-state as a junior after compiling 55 tackles and 13 sacks...totaled 54 sacks over his four-year varsity career...helped team win 24 consecutive games over his final two years... Christian Brothers went 13-0 his junior season, capturing the New York Class AA championship... team went 11-1 his senior year, advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs...rated the nation[apos]s No. 14 weakside defensive end and the No. 5 overall prospect in New York by Rivals.com...rated the nation[apos]s No. 27 defensive end by Scout.com... PrepStar All-East Region...played under Coach Joe Casamento...also a three-year track and field letterman.
Personal: McKenzie James Mathews, born 7/8/88, is the son of Sonia Williams and Lee Mathews...has one brother.
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