Christian Matthew is a CB out of Valdosta St.. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 3% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Matthew is a height, weight, speed prospect whose allure will primarily be based on his rare blend of size and explosive athletic testing.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “As a 25-year-old rookie, Matthew has a somewhat limited upside but it's difficult to find corner prospects with his measurables and outstanding length.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His 15 pass breakups in 2021 could give rise to hope that he's finally finding his footing as a prospect.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Matthew is a height, weight, speed prospect whose allure will primarily be based on his rare blend of size and explosive athletic testing. As a 25-year-old rookie, Matthew has a somewhat limited upside but it's difficult to find corner prospects with his measurables and outstanding length. His 15 pass breakups in 2021 could give rise to hope that he's finally finding his footing as a prospect.…”
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