The No. 2 ranked wide receiver in the class of 2024 (247Sports Composite) is down to 12 schools, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Mike Matthews, a five-star recruit out of Lilburn, Georgia, included Colorado, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, Auburn, USC, Tennessee, LSU, Michigan, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Ohio State in his top 12.
In his junior season at Parkview High School, Matthews had 1,030 receiving yards to go with nine touchdowns, including a 99-yarder against Mill Creek.
On3 gave the following scouting report on Matthews:
“Two-way playmaker with elite ball skills who has blossomed into one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Measured at 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing-span prior to his junior season. Lines up at both receiver and safety for Parkview High. Pairs that length with advanced coordination and hands to result in a considerable catch radius. Catches the ball away from his body and has shown the ability to win in contested situations on Friday nights and in 7-on-7 settings. A bouncy athlete who doubles as a standout basketball player in high school and on the AAU circuit. Still developing as a route-runner, but is showing progress as a junior. One of the top overall prospects from the state of Georgia regardless of class.”
Colorado, which has yet to land a 2024 WR commit, extended an offer to Matthews on Jan. 6.
Matthews has a visit scheduled with Alabama on April 5.
BREAKING: Five-Star WR Mike Matthews tells me he is down to 1️⃣2️⃣ Schools!
The 6’2 185 WR from Lilburn, GA is ranked as the No. 8 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 3 WR)
Where Should He Go?👇🏽 https://t.co/SAwD01KR2z pic.twitter.com/QpSy5RZzty
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 28, 2023
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