HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J., finishing the 2025 season as the NJSIAA Non-Public A runner-up, going 11-1
- Tabbed as a three-star recruit, earning a composite mark of .8622 according to 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 29 recruit in the state of New Jersey, as well as the No. 116 linebacker recruit
- Tallied 64 tackles in his senior season in 2025, good enough for the team lead, while also compiling eight tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception and a blocked punt
- Earned All-State First Team, All-Bergen County First Team, All-Leage and All-Division honors in both 2024 and 2025
Matthew Occhipinti, roll the tape🎥🏈 https://t.co/7TVtahjbzf pic.twitter.com/CI5pvx50KO
— UCF Football Recruiting (@UCF_Recruiting) December 3, 2025