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A Late Round Wide Receiver To Consider

My next prospect is Rishard Matthews, a wide receiver who reminds me little of Mushin Muhammad when I consider his size(6’2”, 215 lbs) and watch him play. He is another JUCO standout who earned multiple division I scholarship offers after lighting it up at Bakersfield College. He ultimately decided to attend the University of Nevada, where he proceeded to put up some outstanding numbers by catching passes from two different quarterbacks in each of his last two seasons.

During his Junior campaign, he caught 5 touchdown passes and led the team in receiving with 863 total yards at almost 16 yards per catch. Matthews also returned one punt for a touchdown and averaged almost 10 yards per return. His Senior year, however, is when he really took off by increasing his numbers in almost every category. His punt returning was especially dynamic as he finished the year 8th in the country by averaging a little over 13 yards per carry, and additionally had another punt return for a touchdown. Matthews didn’t disappoint as a wide receiver in his final year either. He finished 7th in the country by averaging 114 yards per game, and also had 8 touchdown catches with 1364 yards receiving. Let’s take a moment to look at what his scouting report says.

The Good

-Has soft, reliable hands.

-Displays nice body control

-Good strength allows him to be a YAC threat

-Above average blocker

-Excellent vision as punt returner

The Bad

-Doesn’t display breakaway speed

-Route running needs some work

Will the good ultimately outweigh the bad? I’m not sure, but time will answer this question the best. I think he is definitely a late round prospect even with his high national rankings in receiving and punt returning. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if he snuck into the fourth round, especially if he shows well at the combine. Matthews’ versatility will give him a leg up on many of the other wide receiver prospects and will definitely factor into the final grades that he ultimately receives from the scouts. Before you vote, be sure to look at the video highlights of his game against Utah State, and carefully consider if he is worth a shot in the 6th or 7th round.



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I believe he's worth a 6th or 7th rounder.
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I would rather try to pick him up as an UDFA.
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I like what I see

but we have WR’s that good or better on the roster.

by Clausenstwin on Feb 21, 2012 3:30 AM EST reply actions  

Why no poll option for........

Don’t want him at all?

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by ALAC on Feb 21, 2012 6:07 AM EST reply actions  

I feel the same way about WR as I do DT.

We’ve got Pilares and Edwards as developmental prospects at WR and an uncertainty with Gettis coming back. If we’re adding a WR it needs to be someone that can step in and produce right away, not someone to ride the bench.

I’d like to see some of the developmental prospects for DE, LB, and DB. Those are places we can use both an immediate impact and long-term prospects.

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by Jake Humphrey on Feb 21, 2012 8:27 AM EST reply actions  

I feel the same way, but there isn't any harm in taking...

a flier on a developmental prospect in the later rounds, regardless of position. I wonder how many teams looked at Marquis Colston the same way as this guy. The Saints just happened to be the team to take the first chance on him in the 6th round, and they certainly haven’t regretted doing so.

by Derek Leazer on Feb 21, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions  

There is some talent there, but I wouldn't spend a draft pick on him.

Possibly pick him up as a UDFA and have him compete in TC for a roster spot or a place on the Practice Squad.

I don't want to draft Michael Brockers or Devon Still. Chris Kreider is the future.

by Son of a Newton on Feb 21, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions  

@Pantherboy76

If you really want to find an unknown future star you may want to look at Demaris Johnson (WR/KR) formerly of Tulsa. He is 5’7"/170 lbs and runs under a 4.4 40 yard dash. In 2010 he set the NCAA career leader in all purpose yards (7,796) and return yards (3,417). He averaged over 12 yds/catch and 6 yrds/rush. His favorite NFL player is Steve Smith.

Now the bad part. He was suspended from the team because he was getting clothing from the store where his girlfriend worked for pennies on the dollar. He plead guilty to embezzlement and was given a 1 year deferred sentence.

This guy is an unbelieveable kick and punt returner and truly reminds me of Steve Smith. Since being suspended for practically all of the 2011 season, he is really under the radar and I would be for the Panthers using the 7th round pick on him.

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by GooseCreek on Feb 21, 2012 4:50 PM EST reply actions  

I stopped reading at 5'7

Seriously, Smitty and Welker are 5’9 and look TINY out there

He’s gonna go undrafted and probably go to the CFL like Noel Devine

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by CamNewtonSBMVP on Feb 22, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Tell it to Dexter McCluster of Kansas City.

5’8"/170 lbs. Had a spotlight item on him last year and had two different opponent DCs discussing how it was hard to plan a D strategy against him.

Just recently there was an article in CSR about the Panthers needing to use a scat back. Demaris Johnson was used as both a receiver and running back at Tulsa so they could get him the ball as much as possible. If you didn’t notice above, he set NCAA career records in all pupose yards and return yards without any of his senior year being added.

Just some food for thought.

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by GooseCreek on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Darren Sproles is 5'6", 190 lbs. Just sayin'

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by Rick Bates on Feb 23, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Darvin Adams

Same style, we already have Darvin

by NCSportsMan on Feb 21, 2012 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

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