Strengthening the line

The ultimate compliment that can be paid to a program by a recruit is to walk-on. It means that despite what else is being offered or promised, this person wants nothing more than to be part of a certain program. BYU this year has had some very promising walk-ons:
Cade Cooper(QB), Brendan Gaskins(QB), Jamison Fitt(LB), Brock Richardson (DL),Curt Jensen(OL), Cortny Barton(WR) and the newest addition, Sean Matagi(DL).

Matagi, 6'2 245, is a speed defensive end from Snow College. Matagi played linebacker in high school and has good speed. He considers himself a finesse player, which is important because at 245 lbs, he isn't likely to overpower a 300 lbs lineman. He earned Defensive MVP honors at the Top of The Mountain bowl. Of Matagi's 19 tackles on the season (in 10 games), 7 were for loss and included 3.5 sacks. He also had a forced fumble.

Matagi is a great addition to the program in that he brings something to the table BYU doesn't currently have: speed on the end. He will be the lightest of the defensive lineman and provide some depth at the position. However, because he is the one pure speed rusher, he will likely see some situational opportunities early on in his BYU career. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on long third downs as early as Arizona or UCLA if he can come in and get into the backfield at the D-1 level.

My 3 Cents: Matagi is a nice addition, the 4th Snow College walk-on this season. Matagi will add nice depth at the DL position and is a nice change-up to BYU big boys up front.