Recruiting expert makes big prediction for Tennessee Vols
A national recruiting director made a big prediction for the Tennessee Vols this week. 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, one of the most plugged in recruiting experts in the industry, made a "crystal ball" prediction for 2024 five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews on Friday. Wiltfong has the Vols landing Matthews. Matthews, 6-foot-1/180 lbs from Lilburn, GA, is ranked […]
A national recruiting director made a big prediction for the Tennessee Vols this week.
247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, one of the most plugged in recruiting experts in the industry, made a "crystal ball" prediction for 2024 five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews on Friday.
Wiltfong has the Vols landing Matthews.
Matthews, 6-foot-1/180 lbs from Lilburn, GA, is ranked in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No. 4 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia. He's also ranked as the No. 13 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class.
Scouting report via 247Sports: A talented two-way athlete that some colleges view as a wide receiver long-term while others think he’s a future all-conference safety. Followed breakout sophomore season up with a monster junior campaign on offense as he averaged 21.5 yards per catch, totaling 1,030 yards and nine touchdowns through the air in the Peach State’s highest-classification. At one point reported a basketball offer from Mississippi State, and it’s pretty easy to see why as he’s extremely coordinated in almost everything he does and is always putting himself in position to make a play. Long-speed at point was a bit of a question mark, but tested exceptionally well spring before 12th grade year, clocking one of the fastest 40-yard dash times at a loaded camp outside of Atlanta. Tape also backs up the number as he’s constantly pulling away from defenders and creating separation on deeper routes. On the other side of the ball, has flashed the ability to quickly close gaps and get to the catch point while playing more of a center-field role. Must eventually pick a position, but should be viewed as one of the top overall talents in the 2024 cycle given how he moves out on the perimeter. NFL upside if he can keep progressing.
Wiltfong reported on Friday that Matthews is looking to make a decision in the "near future". Tennessee, Clemson, Georgia, and USC are Matthews' top four programs.
The Vols have to see this thing through to the finish line, but it sounds like they're in a great spot to bring one of the most talented and coveted recruits in the nation to Knoxville.
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