Seventh-rounder Rishard Matthews has a chance in anonymous WR corps

[DKphin]

Jeff Ireland’s seventh-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jimmy Wilson, impressed as a rookie and could be in contention for a starting job at safety this year.

Could Ireland do it again in 2012 with Nevada wide receiver Rishard Matthews?
A 6-foot, 217-pounder who was the Wolfpack’s leading receiver last season with 91 catches for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns, Matthews will be given every chance to emerge from a receiver corps that, other than veterans Brian Hartline and Davone Bess, is made up entirely of unknowns.
Like Wilson, who served almost two years in prison before being exonerated of a first-degree murder charge, Matthews faces questions about his past. His father, Andre, was a Marine Corps master sergeant who would not allow Rishard to play football as a freshman and sophomore in high school. He also moved around, spending time at seven different high schools.
Matthews, who ran a 4.46 in the 40 at his Pro Day, looked at home during Dolphins rookie camp, however, and talked afterward about his eagerness to show what he can do.
“I’m just thankful the Miami Dolphins gave me an opportunity to come out here and play,” he said. “A lot of people don’t get that. I’ve just got to come out and compete, do my thing to get on the field.”

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[Scotty P]

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thed...-matthews-has-a-chance-in-anonymous-wr-corps/

Ummmm......not sure how there is a comparison for "being in prison for murder" and "moving a lot as a child because your father was in the military.

I like the kid though.....could be a good target and his numbers were solid in college (despite the fact he was cathcing balls from ________??).

 

[Phinatic8u]

Rishard Matthews will be a steal in this draft.

 

[Vol&dolfan]

I think Matthaws will be better then Cunningham. But there is one thing some sites has mattews at 6-2 and others 6 foot even anyone know his true height?

 

[Valandui]

I think Matthaws will be better then Cunningham. But there is one thing some sites has mattews at 6-2 and others 6 foot even anyone know his true height?

6'0 3/8" according to the combine video on NFL.com.

 

[fishbanger]

Mathews = phins colston

 

[dolfanattic5]

Mathews = phins colston

if the comparison of the 2 is solely because of the draft round then yes, but I think he reminds me of a Miles Austin.