Dre Matthews

Dre Matthews

No. 11 – Norfolk Seawolves
Position:	Wide Receiver
Personal information
Born:	September 4th, 2016 21 years old Brooklyn, New York
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Oak Ridge High School
College:	University of Florida
ISFL Draft:	2037 / Round: 4 / Pick: 30

Dre Matthews (September 4, 2016) is an American football Wide Receiver for the Norfolk Seawolves of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL). He played college football for University of Florida before entering the 2037 draft.

Early years and Teen Years

Dre Matthews was born in Brooklyn, New York in the Brooklyn Hospital Center. However, at the age of 2, his parents moved to Orlando, Florida and has lived the rest of his childhood and teen years in Orlando, Florida. His parents are, Chris Matthews and Miah Matthews Football was not Matthews' first sport. Matthews played basketball and played in some minor league basketball camps but he later found his love for football after watching Football superstar Odell Beckham Jr.

Dre attended Oak Ridge High School, and started for the football varsity team when he was just a freshman. Coaches saw the hard work and talent Dre had. They said they have never seen such hard work and dedication a young football player like Dre had. They also mentioned that his spirit in the locker room is unbelievable, he is a player that you want in your locker room.

Colleges started to see the impact Dre had on his high school varsity team and was offered many scholarships for him to play for their college.

College career

Dre Matthews received many scholarships from colleges such as University of Alabama, LSU, Florida St., and University of Florida.

Dre decided to go to University of Florida because his father almost went to play football for them until he suffered a career ending injury. Dre Matthews also played wide receiver for the University of Florida and was one of the best wide receivers in the University of Florida.

Freshman Year

Dre's freshman year at the University of Florida was pretty good. While being WR3 he ran for 689 yds with 5 TDs. The Florida Gators made the playoffs during Dre's freshman season and he played in his first college football playoff game. Dre had 88 yards and 1 TD his first college football playoff game but it was not enough since their team lost.

Sophomore Year

After Dre's freshman year he then became WR2 and had a much better season. Dre had 1233 yards with 12 TDs. He again did play in the college football playoffs having a great game. In his 2nd college playoff game he had 120 YDS and 2 TDs but the Gators fell short to make the National Championship game.

Junior Year

In Dre's 3rd year he was finally WR1 and in his Junior year, he had 1512 YDS with 15 TDs. Dre in his 3rd college football playoff game he had 110 YDs with 2 TDs; however, they did not go on to the National Championship game once again.

Senior Year

Dre decided not declare for the draft because after all these 3 years he wanted to win a national trophy for the Florida Gators. In Dre's final season, he had 1643 yds with 18 TDs. The Gators went to the College Football Playoffs and Dre played excellently. Dre in his last college football playoff game had 130 YDs with 3 TDs. This was enough for the Gators to advance the National Championship Game, something Dre wanted to be in for a long time. In Dre's first and final National Championship Game, Dre had 115 Yds with 2 TDs. Dre showed up in clutch and got the last catch of the National Championship Game to win the game.

College career statistics

			Receiving
Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
2033	FL	9	43	689	17.1	52	5
2034	FL	13	56	1233	17.7	65	12
2035	FL	13	65	1512	17.9	73	15
2036	FL	14	81	1643	18.2	77	18

Professional career

Dre Matthews was selected 30th overall by the Norfolk Seawolves.

Professional career statistics

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	193 lb (88 kg)