Mike Matthews is one of the most wanted recruits in the country. ESPN’s No. 1 ranked wide receiver in the class of 2024, and the consensus No. 3 overall prospect, will head to Clemson University, ahead of SEC schools like Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. Though not confirmed yet, we can safely assume Matthews will be a Tiger, with Dabo Swinney getting another five-star recruit.
Mike Matthews will learn his trade with Tyler Grisham in Death Valley
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound receiver from Lilburn, Georgia had an impressive 2022 season, earning all-region, all-county and all-state honors after catching 48 passes for 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also displayed his versatility on the defensive side of the ball, recording 23 tackles and two interceptions. However, he projects as a wide receiver at the college football level.
But Matthews’ talent doesn’t end with soccer. He also received a scholarship offer to play basketball for Mississippi State, proving that his athleticism extends well beyond the gridiron.
At Clemson, Matthews will have the opportunity to learn under Tyler Grisham, the wide receivers coach who spent a couple of seasons in the NFL. He’ll also have the opportunity to stay close to home, a factor that will likely play a role in his decision to choose Clemson over other schools.
During a high school football game in September, the five-star recruit even wore Clemson gloves.
2024 ATH Five Star Mike Matthews wearing Clemson gloves for his match tonight.
Matthews visited Clemson last weekend. It also helps that they match his uniform ???? @ mike1matthews | @PaulStrelowTI | @adamgorney | ????: @RivalsWoody pic.twitter.com/typpX0rJit
— Rivals (@Rivals) September 23, 2022
Interestingly, Clemson was the first school Matthews unofficially visited in March 2022, and he has since been on another visit to watch the Louisiana Tech game. It’s also the first school he went to watch a game while visiting.
Swinney would love Matthews’ work ethic
Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s head coach, would love to have a player like Matthews on his team. He has a strong work ethic and is known for his ability to make big plays, which makes him an ideal fit for Clemson’s offense.
It looks like Mike Matthews is headed to Clemson, and it’s easy to see why. With the chance to play for a respected coach in Dabo Swinney, learn from an experienced wide receivers coach and stay close to home, Clemson seems like a perfect fit for the talented young receiver.
Matthews’ potential impact on the Tigers’ offense cannot be underestimated, and it will be exciting to see him develop and thrive at the next level. Matthews will make the right decision when he chooses Clemson, and the future looks bright for this talented young athlete.
