Matt Ioannidis

Ioannidis was a first team all-conference player as a senior, starting every game at defensive tackle and finishing with 11.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks among his 42 total tackles. He also had five pass breakups and a pair of fumble recoveries en route to securing an invitation to the Senior Bowl. "It's a great opportunity to get one last game in under my college helmet and showcase all the things that Temple has taught me," Ioannidis told CSNPhilly.com at the Senior Bowl.

allows his pads to rise off the snap, struggling with initial leverage. lacks the upper-body strength to bully his way into the backfield on power alone. ordinary athleticism and lower body flexibility. gets wild with his spin moves, winding up on the ground. forced to gear down in tight spaces, limiting his ability to reliably finish on the move.

Aggressive hands, but needs to develop his counter maneuvers. Has a tough time compensating vs. double-teams in the run game. Bad habit of turning his body in the hole, allowing blockers to wash him down the line of scrimmage.

in our view

A strong point-of-attack player, Ioannidis understands timing and the rhythm of the dance to beat single blockers due to his active style, instincts and various hand moves. He isn't overly explosive and negates his power often by allowing his pads to rise off the snap, but he has NFL starter potential because his effort never wanes and he applies coaching very well.

keen eyes to track the run or elevate and obstruct passing lanes. stout lower body to stubbornly hold his ground vs. single blocks. never slows or stops hustling - doesn't know how to go half-speed. physically and mentally tough with the intangibles that will make him a terrific coach one day.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Lined up outside and inside for the Owls, including at nose tackle on passing downs to take advantage of his non-stop hustle and initial momentum to attack blocks, forcing his way into the backfield. Very active and throws everything he has at blockers. Feisty hand work with a strong grip-and-rip move to attack gaps. Uses initial momentum and leg drive to keep blockers on their toes.

Three-year letterwinner at defensive end for coach Matthew Perotti at Hunterdon Central Regional HS

team captain

2011 Newark Star-Ledger Defensive second-team All-State selection, first-team All-State Group 4 honoree, and All-West Jersey honoree

MSG Varsity All-New Jersey selection

2011 Courier News All-Area pick

Hunterdon Democrat All-County selection

2011 Mid-State 39 Coaches All-Conference pick

2011 HC Bradshaw Coach's Award recipient

Red Devils won three consecutive Mid-State 39 Delaware Division Conference championships (2009-10-11)

as a senior, had 101 tackles, including 65 solo stops and 14 TFL, 8 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, a blocked punt, and a touchdown

in 2010, team was the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 finalist

2010 Courier News All-Area selection

2010 Newark Star-Ledger All-West Jersey pick

2010 Hunterdon Democrat All-County selection

2010 Mid-State 39 Coaches All-Conference honoree

as a junior, had 41 tackles

2009 All-West Jersey and All-Conference honoree

also played lacrosse as a sophomore

attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp.

Born Matthew J. Ioannidis (pronounced eye-an-NYE-dis) on 1/11/94 in Marlton, NJ

mother is Betsy Ioannidis

has two brothers-- Andrew (21) and Kevin (18)

would like to pursue a career as a professional trainer

communication studies major.