Mike Matthews (wide receiver)
| No. 10 – Tennessee Volunteers | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 25, 2005 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Parkview (Cartersville, Georgia) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Michael Allen Matthews (born October 25, 2005) is an American college football wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Early life
Matthews attended Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.[1] He played wide receiver and defensive back in high school. As a senior in 2023, he was the 2023 Region 4-7A Player of the Year after recording 39 receptions for 751 yards and nine touchdowns on offense and 48 tackles and an interception on defense.[2] Matthews played in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game.[3] A five-star recruit, he committed to the University of Tennessee to play college football.[4][5]
College career
Matthews played in 11 games his true freshman year at Tennessee and had seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns.[6][7] After the season he entered the transfer portal, but removed his name and returned to Tennessee in 2025.[8][9]
References
- ^ Holcomb, Todd (August 11, 2023). "Georgia high school football profile, AJC Super 11 list". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Paschall, David (March 21, 2024). "Matthews, Staley provide 'awesome' receiver competition for Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Schumpert, Ryan (January 2, 2024). "Five Tennessee Signees Competing In Under Armour All-American Game Wednesday". Rocky Top Insider. SB Nation. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Baumgartner, Blake (July 19, 2023). "Vols add to touted class with 5th-ranked Matthews". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Raynor, Grace (July 19, 2023). "Tennessee football recruiting: 5-star Mike Matthews picks Vols over Georgia, Clemson, USC". The New York Times. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (October 28, 2024). "Mike Matthews: Tennessee football needs freshman 5-star receiver". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Paschall, David (March 25, 2025). "Matthews eyeing prominent role, Heupel praises Boo Carter's offensive ability". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Sparks, Adam (March 25, 2025). "Why Mike Matthews didn't leave Tennessee football despite transfer portal temptation". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Sparks, Adam (April 2, 2025). "Why Mike Matthews can't solve every Tennessee football passing problem". The Leaf Chronicle. Retrieved September 22, 2025.