Matt Cluley

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Manasquan, N.J.
Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
High School:
Wall Township
Major:
History, Sport Management

AT DELAWARE:
Third-year member of the Blue Hens as a junior

2019 SEASON:
Did not see game action

2018 SEASON:
Did not see game action

2017 SEASON:
Sat out the duration of the season after transferring from Wagner

AT WAGNER:
Played one season at Wagner for head coach Jason Houghtaling • moved up to No. 3 on the depth chart at quarterback as a freshman but did not see game action • team posted a record of 6-5 in 2016

HIGH SCHOOL:
Dual-threat quarterback at Wall Township High School for head coach Dan Curcione • threw for 1,080 yards and seven touchdowns during his senior campaign despite being limited with an elbow injury • added 621 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in his final year • also contributed on special teams, returning kicks and punts • team captain as a senior • three-year starter at defensive back and two-year starter at quarterback • all-division performer as a junior in 2014 • selected to the All-Shore Gridiron Classic Game as a senior • versatile athlete who also competed on the Crimson Knights’ basketball and lacrosse teams • National Honor Society student • named to Academic All-Shore football team • recipient of the NJSIAA Unsung Hero Award

PERSONAL:
Matthew "Matt" Cluley • born Aug. 8, 1997 • son of Scott and Janet Cluley • father is a doctor and mother is a nurse • has two older brothers • brother, Steve, is a graduate of Delaware's Colonial Athletic Association foe William & Mary where he was a three-year starter at quarterback for the football team in 2014-16, earned All-CAA honors, and served as team captain • finance major at Delaware • hobbies include skiing, going to the beach, swimming, golfing, working out, and traveling • fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams