26Matthew McKenzie
CB · JR/TR
3-JRTRANSFER
Bethune-Cookman → Central Michigan
Bethune-Cookman → Central MichiganCurrent depth chart
CB21Starter3-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Matthew McKenzie is a 6'3", 190-pound defensive back for Central Michigan, having enrolled in January 2026. The West Palm Beach, Florida native attended The Benjamin School and previously played two seasons at Bethune-Cookman. During his 2025 sophomore campaign, McKenzie appeared in all 12 games at cornerback, recording 33 tackles (18 solo), two interceptions for 39 return yards, and one pass breakup. His 2024 true freshman season saw action in nine games with 10 tackles (seven solo), 0.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks. Across his two years at Bethune-Cookman, McKenzie compiled 43 total tackles (21 solo), two interceptions for 39 return yards, and one pass breakup. From The Benjamin School · West Palm Beach, FL.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight6'3"Weight200 lbHometownWest Palm Beach, FLHigh schoolThe Benjamin SchoolRecruiting3 · No. 1778 national · 2024 classConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolBethune-CookmanTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
1
PBU
1
QB HUR
Career path
THE BENJAMIN SCHOOLWest Palm Beach, FL
BETHUNE-COOKMANBefore 2026
CENTRAL MICHIGAN2026 — present
Transferred ahead of the 2026 season