The son of Roger and Libby Smith, Matt was a Team Captain and four-year starter on the offensive line while earning 2009 and 2010 Mid-State 3A All-Conference and 2009 Burlington Times-News All-Region honors. A member of the National Honor Society, the English Honor Society and the Latin Honor Society, he was active with the Dream Team, Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and volunteered at a homeless shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Loaves & Fishes and Hillcrest Elementary School. Matt was coached by Scott Frazier.