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Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Matthews has so much of his success depending on his speed and agility at the moment. It is good enough to do a lot of the heavy lifting, but he needs to work on his route tree more, and his hands need to avoid concentration drops. It will be hard to do much of that at Tennessee due to the offensive system, so perhaps he becomes a value for someone in the NFL. He has traits to be a part of an NFL offense, but what part remains to be seen due to so many questions surrounding him.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Mike Matthews, WR, Tennessee
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Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Mississippi State
- Kentucky
Background Info
- Listed at 6-1/200 lbs.
- 5-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Under Armour All-American in high school
- All-State selection out of Georgia in high school
- Played basketball and was in track and field in high school
- Both parents played college basketball
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 18.2% Target share of the passing offense
- 60 Receptions
- 903 Receiving yards
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 6.2 Yards after contact per reception
- 1.75 Yards per route run
- Average depth of target of 13.7 yards
- 8 Drops
- 4 Contested catches
Strengths
- Breakaway speed
- Can separate off the line with footwork and selling movements
- Has YAC ability due to his speed
- Microwave ability to turn it on at a moments notice
Player Summary
Matthews has so much of his success depending on his speed and agility at the moment. It is good enough to do a lot of the heavy lifting, but he needs to work on his route tree more, and his hands need to avoid concentration drops. It will be hard to do much of that at Tennessee due to the offensive system, so perhaps he becomes a value for someone in the NFL. He has traits to be a part of an NFL offense, but what part remains to be seen due to so many questions surrounding him.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Mike Matthews, WR, Tennessee
Continue reading...
