Jordan Matthews

Prior to Vandy • Played two seasons at Tennessee (2023-24) • Saw the field in all 12 regular season games in 2024, making three tackles • Made a pair of tackles against Kent State • On the field for 95 special teams plays on the season • Played in five games as a true freshman in 2023, including the Citrus Bowl • Had a tackle in collegiate debut against UTSA The Matthews File • Consensus four-star prospect at Woodlawn • Rated a top-10 player from Louisiana in the class by the 247Sports Composite and On3 Composite • Ranked the No. 122 player nationally by On3 and No. 126 player nationally by Rivals • Invited to the 2023 All-American Bowl • Named all-district and all-metro as a junior and senior • Selected to LFCA 5A all-state team in 2021 • Made three interceptions and blocked six point-after attempts during prep career • Played for coach Marcus Randall at Woodlawn • Also ran track and field in high school • Owns personal-bests of 10.66 in the 100 meters and 21.29 in the 200 meters • Son of Rashaun and Nicole Matthews • Father, Rashaun, played defensive end at LSU and Southern before spending time with the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears in the NFL • Older brother, Josh, played receiver at Louisiana Tech and McNeese State • Younger sister, Lauryn, is an all-district high school volleyball player