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Michael Matthews

TE

Michael Matthews plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2009 with DET, capping a 3-season NFL career. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 90th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 54 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 270#

College

Georgia Tech

Draft

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Seasons

2007–2009

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.7

43th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.51
Hands×0.1-0.06
Volume×0.12-0.93
Total EPA×0.22-0.38
EPA/target×0.3-0.04
Yards/target×0.12-0.07

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size81▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands40▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat90▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share36▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share72▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume6▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009NE44.72
2008NYG44.13226
2007NYG42.78628

Career profile

Michael Matthews has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2007–2008), NE (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 54 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with NYG: 28 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5DEN—39.2
Week 6TEN—44

Michael Matthews — common questions

What position does Michael Matthews play?
Michael Matthews is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Michael Matthews played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Matthews has played for NYG (2007–2008), NE (2009).
Where did Michael Matthews go to college?
Michael Matthews played college football at Georgia Tech.
How many touchdowns has Michael Matthews scored?
Michael Matthews has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Michael Matthews's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Matthews rated 44.7 for 2009, the 43rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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