Mike Matthews: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Mike Matthews is a junior WR at Tennessee from Lilburn, GA. He is listed at 6'1", 198 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Mike Matthews No. 320 on its 2027 board (No. 38 among wide receivers): a 39% chance to be drafted, 10% to go in the top 100 picks and 1% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and recruiting pedigree; efficiency holds it back. Mike Matthews ranks 79th among FBS players in receiving yards this season (14 rec, 261 yds, 3 TD), 63rd in the 2027 receivers and tight ends prospect class. At Tennessee (2024–26) he ran 2 times for 32 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 74 passes for 1,164 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Tennessee
- Position: WR
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Hometown: Lilburn, GA
- Jersey: #4
- Big board: No. 320 of 2027 (No. 38 WR)
- Projection: Draft bubble
- Chance to be drafted: 39%
- Recruiting: 5-star
- Receivers and tight ends rank: No. 63 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Minus |
| Size | Plus |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tennessee | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 261 | 3 |
| 2025 | Tennessee | 13 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 53 | 813 | 4 |
| 2024 | Tennessee | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 2 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furman | W | 4 | 132 | 2 | |
| 2 | at Georgia Tech | W | 2 | 16 | 0 | |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | W | 4 | 41 | 0 | |
| 4 | Texas | L | 4 | 72 | 1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com