Career Highlights
2016 Vs Northwestern
2016 Vs Clemson
Bio
All Academic and three time ACC Linebacker of the Week winner, Matt Galambos started 38 games and played in 52, over the course of a productive four year career for the Panthers. During the 2016 season, Galambos lead the Panthers in tackles (85) and fumble recoveries (3) and was second on the team in quarterback hurries (6). During the 2015 season, Galambos finished second on the team in tackles (88) and sacks (5) and third in tackles for a loss (10).
In total, over the course of his career, Galambos racked up 282 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks. Referred to as a “coach on the field” by his coaches, Galambos consistently puts himself in position to help his team and force turnovers, with 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries during his career.
At the 2017 College Gridiron Showcase, Galambos showed his ability to quickly pick up a new defense and the leadership skills that made him the unquestioned leader of the Pitt defense in 2016. One of the hardest working players on the team, both on the field and in the film room, Galambos will be an asset to an NFL team both on defense and on special teams.
Stat Comparison
| Player | School | HT | WT | Games | Solo | Ast | Total | Tckls/GM | TFL | Sacks | INTs | PD | FF | FR |
| Ruben Foster | Alabama | 6'1 | 235 | 39 | 120 | 91 | 211 | 5.4 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrad Davis | Florida | 6'1 | 238 | 38 | 106 | 95 | 201 | 5.3 | 20 | 5.5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayon Brown | UCLA | 5'11 | 220 | 33 | 135 | 87 | 222 | 6.7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Riley Bullough | Michigan State | 6'1 | 227 | 34 | 61 | 93 | 154 | 4.5 | 12.5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | Cincinnati | 6'1 | 220 | 36 | 126 | 135 | 261 | 7.3 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Ben Gedeon | Michigan | 6'2 | 245 | 40 | 81 | 83 | 164 | 4.1 | 20.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hardy Nickerson | Illinois | 6'0 | 230 | 46 | 159 | 192 | 351 | 7.6 | 14.5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Ben Boulware | Clemson | 6'0 | 235 | 46 | 144 | 117 | 261 | 5.7 | 26.5 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Brandon Bell | Penn State | 6'1 | 235 | 40 | 115 | 111 | 226 | 5.7 | 27 | 11.5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Blair Brown | Ohio | 6'0 | 240 | 42 | 151 | 115 | 266 | 6.3 | 25.5 | 5.5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Galambos | Pitt | 6'2 | 245 | 38 | 155 | 127 | 282 | 7.4 | 20 | 5.5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Rank: | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | 6th | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 3rd | 2nd | ||||
Coaches Summary
At Pitt, Matt Galambos was a tireless worker on and off the field. He was a guy that was first in the film room and last to leave. On the field, I never had to ask him to "turn it up" since he always brought a high motor and passion to compete every single day. Matt's most impressive attribute is his football intelligence (FBI) and desire to constantly learn more. He truly was a coach on the field and it made my job a lot easier when we could have intelligent, insightful conversations on the sideline about the opponent. With the signal caller of our defense exercising these intangibles EVERY day, it made him an unquestioned leader of our defense and forced his teammates to match his enthusiasm. I very much enjoyed my two years coaching Matt, he is a special player and an even better person.
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Coach Rob Harley
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