Three Army Football Players Shine at NFL Pro Day

Linebacker, slotback, and safety showcase skills for NFL scouts at West Point event

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:38am

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Three Army West Point football players - linebacker Andon Thomas, slotback Noah Short, and safety Collin Matteson - participated in the program's NFL Pro Day on Thursday, impressing scouts from six NFL teams with their standout performances.

Why it matters

The Pro Day provided a crucial platform for these athletes to demonstrate their skills to professional scouts, building on their impressive senior seasons and contributing to Army's growing pipeline of NFL talent.

The details

At the Pro Day, Noah Short's 4.43 40-yard dash time would have ranked among the top 20 wide receivers at the recent NFL Combine, while Collin Matteson's 41.0-inch vertical jump would have tied for second among safeties. Andon Thomas also impressed with a 4.11 20-yard shuttle time, a competitive mark for linebackers. These performances came after strong senior seasons for the players, with Matteson leading the team in pass breakups, Short becoming the first Army player to surpass 1,000 career yards both rushing and receiving, and Thomas anchoring the defense as a team captain.

  • The Pro Day event took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Collin Matteson secured a game-sealing interception in the upset victory against Kansas State during the 2025 season.

The players

Andon Thomas

A linebacker who anchored the Army defense, leading the team with 113 tackles and completing his career with 211 tackles across 27 starts. He was also a finalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy.

Noah Short

A versatile offensive weapon who started all 13 games for Army and became the first player in program history to surpass 1,000 career yards both rushing and receiving, finishing with 1,148 rushing yards and 1,008 receiving yards.

Collin Matteson

A safety who experienced a breakout senior season, starting 12 games and leading the team with seven pass breakups, alongside 79 total tackles. He also secured a game-sealing interception in the upset victory against Kansas State.

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