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Mike Matthews

Enrolled

2024

WR / 6-0.5 / 180

Tennessee

Recruiting Class of 2024

97.49

Natl.

26 WR

6 GA

4

On3 DB / Mike Matthews

As a College Recruit

Two-way playmaker with high-end athleticism, length and coordination who has blossomed into one of the better receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-0.5, and close to 190 pounds prior to his senior season. Has a big frame and very good length for the position with a 32.75-inch arm and 9.75-inch hand. Lines up at both receiver and safety for Parkview High. Pairs that length with advanced coordination to result in a considerable catch radius. Has shown the ability to win in contested situations on Friday nights and in 7-on-7 settings. Makes difficult catches and adjusts to poorly thrown balls. Has the burst and speed to separate on vertical routes. A bouncy athlete who doubles as a standout basketball player in high school and on the AAU circuit. Had a number of big games against top competition as a junior. Caught 48 passes for 1,030 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2022. Throws down impressive dunks on the hardwood. Still developing as a route-runner, given he was more of an athlete and safety prospect early on in his high school career. Had some concentration drops as a junior. Upside for the position is high given his overall skill package and room for continued development.

Reminds Us Of

Rashod BatemanWR/6-0.4/190

89.02

HS Class of 2018

2021Draft: Rnd1 /Pick27

Mike Matthews' coordinated athleticism, length and ability to win at the catch point reminds us of Rashod Bateman. Like Bateman, Matthews also doubles as a basketball star.

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Junior Season Highlights

Scouting Journal

2/26/23

Mike Matthews a top performer at Under Armour Atlanta camp

Charles Power•

Mike Matthews was a standout at Under Armour Atlanta for the second straight year. The two-sport star was clearly one of the top three pass catchers on hand and turned in some very impressive reps in 1-on-1’s. Matthews is a smooth, coordinated athlete with the ability to make high-level plays on the ball. His highlight of the day came on a rep against 2025 defensive back Naeem Offord – our top defender from the day. Matthews fought through strong coverage from Offord and tracked the ball over his right shoulder for a diving catch in the corner of the end zone.

10/17/22

Mike Matthews moves up in On3 rankings

Charles Power•

Mike Matthews‘ moved up to No. 9 overall in the midseason update to the 2024 On300. He was among On3’s top performers at the loaded Overtime OT7 7-on-7 tournament back in June. If there was any doubt Matthews was a top 2024 prospect, that’s been erased by his showing as a junior at Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview. The two-way star has blossomed as a wide receiver prospect over the past six months. While he was initially being recruited by some programs as a safety, we see his highest upside being at receiver. Matthews has shown ball elite ball skills in multiple settings. His long arms, bounce and coordination make for a pure ball winner. We’ve seen Matthews make big plays against top competition as a junior, catching 25 passes for 633 yards and seven touchdowns in seven games.