Cliff Matthews (born August 5, 1989) is an American football coach and former defensive lineman.

He is the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for Reinhardt University, positions he has held since 2024.

Matthews was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (230th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.

[5] On February 5, 2016, Matthews was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

[8] On January 8, 2018, Matthews signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.