Post-OSU Update: In the Spring of 2018, Matthew Burrell transferred to Sam Houston State. In his first year there, he made six starts across the offensive line (8 games played). (updated: Aug. 2025)

Pronunciation: burr-RELL
Major: Human Development and Family Studies (2017), Undeclared (2016)
Weight: 300 (2017), 305 (2016), 300 (2015)

2017 Media Guide: Matthew Burrell is a sophomore in eligibility for the 2017 season and is a third-year member of the team … he has played in 13 games and is a Varsity O letterwinner.

2016 Media Guide: Matthew Burrell red-shirted the 2015 season as a true freshman … he is exploring majors.

2015 Media Guide: Virginia all-state offensive lineman Mathew Burrell was considered a Top 10 offensive line prospect in the class of 2015 with 4-star classification by ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports … he was a Top 100 player nationally overall as a member of the ESPN 300 (No. 94) and he also earned high overall rankings from 247Sports (No. 105) with Rivals and Scout each listing him among their top 175 players … he was the No. 1 offensive line prospect in his region with Top 10 lineman rankings nationally by 247Sports (No. 7) and Rivals (No. 9), and with a No. 12 ranking by Scout.

High School: Burrell spent his first two high school seasons at Chancellor before transferring to Hylton for the 2013 and 2014 seasons … played for coach Tony Lilly at Hylton and helped his team to 10-2 and 9-2 records in 2013 and 2014, respectively … a member of the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team, Burrell attended The Opening in the summer of 2014 at the Nike World Headquarters.

Personal: Is the son of Nicky and Matt Burrell Sr.