Matt Kingsbury

#49· Minnesota ·LB ·R-Jr ·2028 Draft · Chicago, Ill.

6'3"Height 230 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#1293

National

#109

Position

#32

State

HometownChicago, Ill.

High SchoolSt. Rita

Transfer History

Not a transfer. Add a stint to track portal history.

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Matt Kingsbury #49

Minnesota · LB · R-Jr · 2028 Draft · Chicago, Ill. · St. Rita

6-3 · 230 lbs

4.2

Long Shot

Floor 3.6 · Ceiling 4.9

#3209 overall · #369 LB of 15096

Scouting Verdict

3-star R-Jr LB who emerged in 2025 (10g, 34 tk, 2.5 sacks, PD) after two backup years; one solid producing season.

Ceiling · 4.9

Projected 2026 starter (WILL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.7) · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.6

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1293 · Pos #109 · State #32

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Minnesota	10	34	16	2.5	1
2024	Minnesota	1	3	3	—	—
2023	Minnesota	1	4	2	—	—