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Tennessee Football: Vols Lead Race for 5-Star WR Mike Matthews

By Blake Wyman

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks on during a game last Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.Kns Tennessee Florida Football
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks on during a game last Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.Kns Tennessee Florida Football /
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Get ready, Tennessee Football fans, because there’s a new superstar on the horizon, and all signs point to him joining the Vols in the near future.

Tennessee football fans, get ready for the next big thing in college football, as 5-star wide receiver Mike Matthews could be joining the Vols in the near future. With the Vols currently leading the pack with a 78% chance of landing Matthews, fans are eagerly anticipating the possibility of him donning the orange and white. This two-way playmaker from Georgia has earned all-region, all-county, and all-state honors in 2022 and is one of the top overall prospects from the state of Georgia. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at who Mike Matthews is, what he brings to the table, and why the Vols are the team to beat in the race to sign him.

Who is Mike Matthews?

Mike Matthews is a two-way playmaker with elite ball skills who has earned all-region, all-county, and all-state honors in 2022. He caught 48 passes for 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns and also starred on defense with 23 tackles and two interceptions. Matthews is also a successful basketball player and juggles both sports at the high school level. Known for his work ethic, Matthews said, “I want people to know you can always count on me.” At 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing span, Matthews has a considerable catch radius, catching the ball away from his body. He has shown the ability to win in contested situations on Friday nights and in 7-on-7 settings. Matthews is still developing as a route-runner but is showing progress as a junior. He is one of the top overall prospects from the state of Georgia, regardless of class.

Does Tennessee Football Have a Chance?

Yes, according to On3 Sports, the Vols are the current leaders to land this 5-star beast of a receiver. The Vols currently are in first place with a 78% chance of landing him, and the team in second is Clemson, with a 7% chance of landing him. The Vols need this receiver and could potentially close the deal on him in the coming weeks.

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