Is Payton Matthews starting?
Payton Matthews is the projected starter at WR-X for Rice Owls.
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The Playmaker
A 3-star recruit out of San Antonio Harlan, ranked #2,642 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 4 catches, 93 yards, 0 TD. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #0
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 93 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8270
- National Rank
- #2642
- High School
- San Antonio Harlan
- Hometown
- San Antonio, TX
Why this rating?
On a 68-rated offense; 33th-percentile production (×0.77 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 64.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-X · Rice Owls
- 1064Payton MatthewsStarter
- 28851Keenan Arcega-Whiteside
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.