University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Matt Ogunniyi
Jersey Number 18

Matt Ogunniyi

  • Position:
    Tight End
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    236
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Springdale, Md.
  • High School:
    Charles Herbert Flowers
  • Prev School:
    Rutgers

Before Massachusetts


• Joins UMass after one season at Rutgers
• Appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut in a win at Maryland (11/16)
• Played receiver and tight end at C.H. Flowers High School
• Helped the Jaguars to nine wins and a MPSSAA-4A playoff appearance as a senior in 2023
• Guided C.H. Flowers to a 13-1 record and a MPSSAA-4A title game appearance in 2022 when he caught 16 passes for 509 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 31.8 yards per reception during his junior campaign
• An All-State selection and Prince Georges County 4/3A All-County first-team honoree
• Rated the No. 20 player from Maryland and No. 31 tight end prospect nationally by ESPN
• Ranked the No. 33 overall player from Maryland by 247Sports
• Also played basketball at C.H. Flowers

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