StFX secures first Maritime recruit

New Brunswick fullback/defensive lineman joins AUS team’s 2016 class.

StFX X-Men announce the addition of Matt Rogers to their football program.

The 6’3, 240 pound fullback/defensive lineman from Saint John, New Brunswick will join the team for the 2016 AUS season.

“Matt Rogers is a big strong physical football player,” commented X-Men Head Coach Gary Waterman.  “He has played multiple positions at the high school level and will be an excellent addition to our football program.”

“Once again New Brunswick continues to be a hotbed for talented football players that fit nicely within our program.”

Recently, Rogers played for Simonds Seabees of the New Brunswick High School Football League (NBHSFL).  Defensively, the standout registered 13 tackles for a loss, recorded nine sacks and had two forced fumbles.  On the offensive side, Rogers had four games where he amassed over 100 rushing yards and maintained an average of 101 yards per game this past season.

Overall, the X-Men are thrilled to secure their first commit from their near their own backyard.

“Really happy to have Matt join our program as our first Maritime commit,” added X-Men Offensive Line Coach Dave Van Den Heuvel.  “Matt showed the athleticism and physicality in his game, that we feel will translate well to the H-back position in our offense.”

For his part, Rogers had three main factors that tipped the scale in the X-Men’s favour.

“I committed to StFX because I really enjoy what they are doing with their team, they are young team with much potential and they just came off of a Conference Championship,” said the New Brunswick standout.

Ultimately, the X-Men are looking forward to welcoming Rogers playmaking abilities to the football program.

“Matt is has a great frame and really shows versatility, he comes across as a young man who is really excited about his opportunity here at X, we can’t wait to get him into our system and let him compete,” expressed X-Men Offensive Coordinator Steve Snyder.

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