There was a glaring change on the Chargers Week 1 unofficial depth chart that was released Tuesday.
Scott Matlock, who had only played defensive line since being drafted in 2023, was listed as the Bolts starting fullback in addition to being a reserve defensive lineman.
"It's a true statement: the more you can do, the more value you add to the team," Matlock said Wednesday during locker room media availability. "For me, I just love playing football and football is fun."
With the move also came a number change as he went from No. 99 to No. 44.
Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh was excited about the move, describing Matlock as a "three-way player" for the Bolts entering 2024.
"I expect him to play two ways … three ways, because he's going to play special teams, too," Harbaugh said Wednesday. "He's going to play defense, he's one of our top defensive linemen. Starting fullback. And then he's starting on a couple phases in the kicking game, too."
Matlock added: "I love it, anything I can do to help the team I'm going to do. Offense, defense and special teams."
Check out the best photos from Week 1 practice on Wednesday at The Bolt in El Segundo
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Matlock saw his involvement on offense grow as training camp progressed.
After playing only on defense and special teams during the preseason opener, Matlock saw his first snap on offense on a third-and goal situation at the 1-yard line in the second preseason game.
From there, it continued to turn into something bigger.
"It was kind of just of this thing that kind of grew into what it's become," Matlock said.
Matlock then played six offensive snaps in addition to 27 defensive and seven special teams snaps in the preseason finale.
What started off as a situational position became the starting fullback role.
"We started off on the goal line, tight end to block," Matlock said. "Then I was successful at that, so they were like, 'Okay, maybe let's try you here.'
"Then it kind of just over the days expanded, expanded and expanded into what it's become," Matlock added. "I think that's kind of how it went. It wasn't like a foreseen thing to be honest."
The second-year player has some experience on offense, earning all-conference honors in high school at tight end and offensive lineman in addition to defensive line.
He also caught a pair of touchdown passes in goal line packages at Boise State, so playing near the offensive line of scrimmage isn't new.
"I would say it just comes naturally. It runs in the family," Matlock said. "Big bro [Steven] was an O-lineman at the University of Idaho.
"In high school I was O-line, growing up as a kid I was always bigger than my fellow friends and teammates in Pop Warner and that kind of stuff," Matlock added. "I was always an O-lineman so I feel like blocking comes naturally, just knowing leverage and knowing where the play is supposed to hit kind of thing."
Matlock also believes having played on the opposite side of the line will also benefit his transition.
"Absolutely," Matlock said. "Now as the fullback, I know maybe certain things not to do as far as how I look in my stance as a fullback.
"As a defensive player, I look for those kind of tells," Matlock added. "It's definitely interesting seeing both sides. It definitely makes me understand the game more. Eye opening for sure."
Harbaugh has no concern over Matlock's workload, as he praised the conditioning of the team's new starting fullback heading into the regular season.
"No, he's in premier condition. Elite combination of strength and power," Harbaugh said. "Agility, flexibility, mobility. And conditioning? I think he could play two games back-to-back.
"Play one game, a full four quarters. And then play another game like a doubleheader," Harbaugh added. "I think that's the kind of shape he's in."
