Ole Miss, quarterback Matt Corral is a 23-year-old man who was born on January 31, 1999. The transfer came after he reportedly got into a fight with Wayne Gretzky's 16-year-old son, Tristan (right), at a high school basketball game. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Attempts by CBS Sports to reach the Gretzkys for comment on this story were unsuccessful. He kept plays alive with his scrambling ability, and Lane Kiffin/Jeff Lebby saw the opportunities available with a quarterback draw, which Corral used to devastating effects. Would sometimes throw into obvious tight coverage (or even worse double coverage). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Corral's parents convinced him to attend therapy sessions, as The Athletic reported in 2019. However, he became famous not least because of an altercation with the son of a hockey icon. He is on every program's wish list in the country, and Ole Miss is fighting Alabama, Georgia and Texas to get him. Both of those traits are absolutely critical for a quarterback to be successful in the NFL., Your email address will not be published. With that, here's everything you need to know about Corral, including how he got to Ole Miss and his coach's scouting report of him: Corral isfrom Ventura, Calif., but like many recent Southern California star quarterbacks, ventured away from home for college. Life has taught him to constantly swivel his head to assess his surroundings. Hall never made it to fall camp, leaving the team in Spring 2018 for unspecified reasons. Tristan is the third Gretzky child to attend Oaks Christian, where Wayne is apparently one of the top boosters. The last two leading returning SEC passers were picked fifth overall (Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, 2020) and in the second round (Florida's Kyle Trask, 2021). At this point, Corral was asked if he was sure he wants all of this on the record. Told CBS Sports HQ in February he had to learn to not be as aggressive and take what defenses gave. In high school, Matt Corral got into a fight with Wayne Gretzky's son Tristan Gretzky. In his final college season, he completed 67.9 percent of his passes and threw 20 touchdown passes with five interceptions. I would add that, after putting the QB draw with Corral on film at least 8 or 9 times on Saturday, you better believe were dialing up this nasty twist on a concept from Week 1 either this week or next. Who knows how long the Kiffin era will last at Ole Miss (or Lebby with him), but it is relaxing to know there are wildly competent, innovative coaches trying to solve problems. Matt Corral is one of the few top quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and follows in the footsteps of Eli Manning. "But I've had no issues with Matt, nothing at all.". It was easy to be overshadowed by those two last season even when Corral was throwing for 3,337 yards and 29 touchdowns while leading the SEC's most potent offense. Why I'll root for Matt Corral after draft drop to Carolina Panthers "It's the first time I'd heard his whole story, what happened at Oaks Christian, how USC bailed on him, then his commitment to Florida and how that fell through," Kiffin said. "You can definitely play the position differently when your confidence level goes up about your defense," Manning said. Corral transferred out of Oaks Christian days after the incident and posted on Twitter that the school was "biased towards money.". He is expected to graduate from Long Beach Poly in 2018. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. In fact, they've gotten so close that Kiffin told Corral of his positive test before anyone else on the team. According to TMZ, Corral and the son ofNHL legend Wayne Gretzky,16-year-old Tristan Gretzky, engaged in a fight at an Oaks Christian basketball game. He was only nine years older than I am right now, but he's changed my whole perspective of how I approach the game," Corral said. Usually, it's just the players. It was in Long Beach where Corral once again faced that fence. Who is Matt Corral? Meet Ole Miss star QB leading Lane Kiffin's But USC, fearing maturity issues, backed off the quarterback. Even more eyes are on him this season. 12 Ole Miss on the road against top-ranked Alabama, a team against which he completed 21 of 28 passes for 365 yards and. Teams must investigate significant maturity issues. ", It's worth noting that Corral's tattoo includes a passage from the Book of Isaiah 40:31: "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint.". That high school altercation with Tristan Gretzky -- son of hockey icon Wayne Gretzky -- came at Oaks Christian in Westlake Village, California, a "rich school" (per Corral) where students "flashed money" and were "never going to have to work a day in their lives.". Arch Manning, Archie's grandson, Cooper's son and the nephew of former NFL signal-callers Peyton and Eli, is a junior at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. The previous season, he was more accurate with a 70.9 percent passing rate and also threw 29 touchdown passes. 11:15 pm ET. About . As a result, Corral was reportedly forced to transfer from Oaks Christian School to Long Beach Polytechnic High School about 60 miles south. Bail was reduced and Hall was released in April, pending trial. As the SEC's leading returner passer, the game is ready to embrace him. "I don't know why," Corral said. No quarterback has generated more buzz four weeks into the 2021 college football season than Ole Miss' Matt Corral but the test he faces on Saturday will be the biggest yet of his Rebels career. August 18 has become embossed in the mind of Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral, now as important as his birthday, his parents' anniversary or any almost other single day on the calendar. Played primarily in RPO/shotgun spread offense. 234K views, 551 likes, 6 loves, 3 comments, 15 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from CBS Sports: Matt Corral now takes his journey to Carolina After sifting through the Knoxville trash, we break down what we learned heading into the LSU game. Matt Corral, a standout high school quarterback and a USC football commit, undoubtedly learned his lesson after getting into a fight with Tristan. QB transfers schools after fight with Wayne Gretzky's son - Daily Mail Corral's father, Peter, has seen the way his son has blossomed under Kiffin. Suffice to say, while the fight with Gretzky is not a good look, its certainly an incident that has worked out in Long Beach Polys favor. "That kid, his dad, went through hoops to f--- my life up," Corral said. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. ", As for Tristan and his famous father, Matt said candidly, "That kid, his dad, went through hoops to f--k my life up. 9 overall prospect in the 2018 class, and he's the No. A fight with Wayne Gretzky's son changed Matt Corral's life | Matt Enter Corral, whom Kiffin claims has"generational arm talent. He'll wear Carolina blue, after the Panthers drafted Ole Miss' Matt Corral late in the third round on Friday. According to a TMZ report, Corral and Tristan Gretzky got into it at a basketball game, with the latter eventually telling CBS Sports "that kid, his dad, went through hoops to fk my life up.". When they find out you play ball, they're going to love you, brother.". "Who wouldn't chew my ass out? QB transfers schools after fight with Wayne Gretzky's son Finally, as Kiffin said, Tennessee got the ball back twice with a chance to win and couldnt do it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Multiple sources tell us Corral got into a fight with 16-year-oldTristan Gretzkyat a high school basketball game earlier this month in front of a large group of people. Hence the childhood nickname "Lane the Pain," which was shortened to "LP" by his sister, Heidi, to sub as Kiffin's caller ID any time he would call on her cellphone. Multiple sources tell us Corral got into a fight with 16-year-old Tristan Gretzky at a high school basketball game earlier this month in front of a large group of people. 9 overall prospect in the 2018 class, and he's the No. "Why would they even care if I leave my garage door open? He's a stud. They were all set to begin their second season together on Monday night, when Ole Miss takes on Louisville in Atlanta (8 p.m. The Vols smartly started to squeeze the field, gambling that Ole Miss wasnt going to win a lot of one-on-one matchups with the receivers who had to play. Matt Corral. That's not to say Hall was troubled, but he did come up that way. Transfers aren't. Distractify is a registered trademark. The QB is Matt Corral -- ESPN's 5th ranked junior QB in the country who's already committed to USC. Who will have the best shot at making an NFL roster? Corral is currently ranked as the No. Void in ONT. 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With Matt's career at Ole Miss concluded, he is currently one of the top prospects for professional football scouts. Ole Miss finished close to the bottom nationally in most defensive categories a season ago. For Ole Miss star quarterback Matt Corral, his moment was during a high school fight with Wayne Gretzky's son Tristan Gretzky. All Rights Reserved. "I went to a school that was $35,000 a year [in tuition]. I mean, what coach wouldn't? 12 Ole Miss on the road against top-ranked Alabama, a team against which he completed 21 of 28 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns in 2020. Corral was called out by teammate Otis Reese, a defensive back and transfer from Georgia. According to the publication, Wayne has consistently been one of Oaks Christian's biggest donors for years. Commanders have done research on Ole Miss QB Matt Corral: possible Day 2 option - per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The passers career didnt get off to an ideal start. On the morning of Ole Miss' final preseason scrimmage/mock game two Sundays ago, Kiffin scooped up Corral and took him to church. Sold pass fakes in RPO well. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Top High School QB Transfers After Fight with Wayne Gretzky's Son - TMZ See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. It didn't matter where they were from or what they had done. 'I did not get expelled, nor did I punch anyone,' he tweeted following the transfer announcement, according to multiple reports. Age as of Week 1: 23 | Height: 6-1 5/8 | Weight: 212 | 40-time: n/a. 2 quarterback and No. No matter what the situation is. Kiffin's dream coaching job was USC, and he wound up being fired on an airport tarmac by the Trojans in 2013. Corral, according to 247 Sports, is the No. "So, I guess it wasn't that wild to think that I might one day play for Coach Kiff. Gonna need more of that, fam. Not only that, but going back to 2015, Corral joined a select few in college football to have passed for more than 3,300 yards and rushed for more than 500 yards in the same season. Keep reading to find out. Age 24 years old #73075 Most Popular. Bread-and-butter throws were slants and stop routes out of RPO. NFL defensive coaches will bring a lot of pressure until Corral proves he can beat it. It might not have been the way he had planned his arrival into. Etiquette bible Debrett's shares new rules on From breathtaking beaches to epic waterfalls and lost valleys: Fascinating new guidebook bursting with Adidas investors sue sports retail giant for 'routinely ignoring' Kanye West's 'extreme behavior' including 'A waste of licence payers' money!' And a special shout-out to Mark Robinson of SEMO fame, who played fast and looked like he belonged on the field at all times. Matt Corral became the fourth quarterback selected in the 2022 NFL Draft when the Panthers took him with the 94th overall pick. "I'll never forget this," Corral recalled. "That's who he is, no matter the situation always real.". A standout high school quarterback in Southern California apparently transferred schools after getting into a fight with hockey great Wayne Gretzky's 16-year-old son. But that's what they do on the same side of the fence. Im not just going to leave. I just want him to stay healthy because I think he will have a great year.". Odds and lines subject to change. "That's not a good feeling when you trot out there and say, 'We've got to get seven points on this drive, seven points on the next one and seven points on the next one just to stay in the game.' The last name has legend status in North America: Wayne Gretzky played in the NHL from 1979 to 1999 and is considered the best ice hockey player of all time. This was a reckoning beyond social justice. "He was throwing it 70 yards with accuracy, and he's not a huge guy [6-foot-2, 205 pounds]. When that happens, Fantasy managers will have to evaluate Corral just as much for his rushing upside as for his passing potential.