STRENGTHS
Matt is 6’ 4” 200 lbs, runs a 4.37 with a 1.51-10 yd split receiver, who can catch the deep ball. His speed and length are a matchup nightmare. He glides when he runs and that makes it hard to read his routes and cover him. He runs the entire route tree and can play on the inside or on the outside. Matt has excellent hands and will give you dramatic, run after the catch yards using a straight arm, vision, and quick change of direction talent. He has a BIG catch radius going low and high for the ball and will make the contested catch on the short routes to move the chains. Matt plays with arrogance. His overall talent reminds me a lot of Randy Moss.
CONCERNS
I’m not sure why no one is talking about Matt as one of the top receivers in this class, maybe it’s an off-the-field issue or a coaching issue? All I know is what I see on the film and that is a hell of a lot of talent that no one is talking about. Remember, arrogance arises from insecurity and is used to mask that insecurity.
BOTTOM LINE: 1.44
Matt also reminds me of another receiver who played for the Packers, Raiders, and Bills years ago James Lofton. Matt’s size, speed, and ability to catch anything thrown to him are not that unique but his quick twitch, and run-after-the-catch talents are unique to his size and that is what separates him from other receivers and allows him to run any route, short or long. His arrogance and chip-on-the-shoulder body language make me think that Matt could be something special. He played for Georgia then Toledo and then for Arkansas and was consistent in showing his talents at all three stops. So the question is, why is no one talking about a 6’4” 200 lbs receiver who can run a 4.3 in the forty, run every route, and can catch anything thrown to him? I don’t know, all I can do is tell you what I see in the film and I see one of the best receivers in this group of receivers. In fact, he might be the best mature route-running pure receiver, in this class. At least that’s what I see.
