BIO

Zarius Matavao was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up in Melbourne. He represented Victoria State in basketball and played high-performance rugby league for Melbourne Storm SG, while also competing in basketball from a young age.

American football was not initially part of his plans until 2025, when he was scouted at the NFL Academy Asia Pacific camp on the Gold Coast. Identified by Coach Will for his size, length, and athletic ability, Zarius began his football journey and later progressed through the NFL Academy Asia Pacific and NFL Academy UK programs.

Zarius is currently studying Sports Coaching and enjoys basketball, drawing, and painting. In the NFL he supports the Philadelphia Eagles.