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Payton Matthews
WR · #0 ·
Height5'11"
Weight185 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Harlan HS Three-year starter and two-time all-district selection for coach Eddie Salas as the Hawks advanced for the first time to the Region 4 6A DII championship, where they will face Vandergriff on Saturday… He has 44 receptions for 708 yards and 12 TDs, 615 yards on the ground, and another five touchdowns in addition to throwing for a score… Has amassed 3,072 all-purpose yards in his career (1,978 receiving, 957 rushing and has a combined 38 career touchdowns and four touchdown passes… Three-time Academic All-District selection as well. Personal Full name: Payton James Matthews… Born: February 27… Parents: Troy and Jnett Matthews… Rice College: Lovett
Hometown
🏴San Antonio, TX
High schoolHarlan
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Career path
- EnrolledPayton Matthews (WR) enrolled at Rice University · from the season record
- SignedFeb 5, 2025Payton Matthews (WR) signed with Rice University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rice University | 9 | 4 | 136 | Low | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Rice University | 9 | 1 | 124 | Low | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 5 | 260 | Low | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026