2026 Ferris State Football Signee: Nolan Matthews

Nolan Matthews
RB, 6-0, 190
Dahlonega, Ga. / Lumpkin County

One of the state of Georgia's top tailbacks from Lumpkin County High School … Coached by Heath Webb … Was an all-state running back this past fall … Claimed region Offensive Player of the Year recognition … Earned the region Special Teams Player of the Year Award as a junior … Ran for 2,092 yards and 29 touchdowns this year, averaging 190 yards per game on the ground … Tied a record with five touchdowns in a single game … Led team to a regional championship and elite eight appearance as a sophomore … Finished his career as part of the winningest class in Lumpkin County history … Has ran the 100 meters in 10.9 and clocked a 4.4 laser time in the 40-yard dash … Helped team reach the state playoffs this past season … Received offers from multiple schools … Ranked second in the state of Georgia in rushing yards during the regular season … Averaged over eight yards per carry this past fall … Had multiple 200-yard plus rushing games in 2025 … Tabbed as Blitz Football Georgia Player of the Week … Was listed as one of Northwest Georgia's Top Small School Seniors … Listed as one of the top eight running backs in the state of Georgia by Georgia Public Broadcasting … Has also been a standout in track and field.

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