2025 Football Roster
Roster
Matthews, Payton
- Adele, Ejike
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Alexander, Daelen
- Allen, Chase
- Amey III, Michael
- Anyanwu, Tony
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Awe, Andrew
- Bacchetta, Alex
- Balthazar, Max
- Barnett, Micah
- Barton, Beau
- Baur, Brad
- Bays, Braden
- Bility, Moh
- Birkhoff, Erben
- Blanton, Kaleb
- Bledsoe, Nate
- Boenisch, Blake
- Bothwell, Ian
- Botts, Dillan
- Bowling, Shepherd
- Brougham, Ethan
- Bruce, Chris
- Butler, Ryan
- Byars, Tyvonn
- Carrell, Sam
- Carter, Owen
- Chavez, Jo
- Clark, Jordan
- Clark, Jamarion
- Clark-Jolivet, Christopher
- Clemmons, Aquantis
- Cole, Artis
- Crayton Jr., Patrick
- Crump, Khary
- Daley, Michael
- DeBose IV, Larry
- Devillier, Drew
- Dickmann, Drayden
- Dotson, Ephraim
- Edgar, Christian
- Ellison, JaBari
- Falk, James
- Farmer, Peyton
- Fehoko, Netane
- Fletcher, Bailey
- Freeman, Wyatt
- Gota, Enock
- Green, Demone
- Guillo, Ryan
- Hardeman Jr., D’Andre
- Harper, Jerrick
- Hook, Daveon
- Jackson, Quinton
- Jenkins, DeReyon
- Jenkins, Chase
- Johnson, LaVonte
- Kane, Jack
- Kasemervisz, David
- Kibbles, Trei
- King, Cooper
- Kropp, Weston
- Leahey, Colin
- Long, John
- Matthews, Payton
- McMillan, Cade
- Michaelis, Justin
- Miller, Luke
- Morgan, Cole
- Morgan, Carson
- Morris, Ty
- Morris III, Elroyal
- Mutombo, Joseph
- Needham, Luke
- Norfleet, Trace
- Nwajuaku, Chibby
- Ogbor, Ahran
- Oliver, DD
- Padgett, AJ
- Phillips, Rhys
- Pierre, Semaj
- Porter, Omari
- Principe, Cole
- Ransom-Goelz, Landon
- Ranucci, Jackson
- Rooks, Robert
- Scheerhorn, Lucas
- Scherle, Alex
- Stevenson, Peyton
- Stickle, David
- Sullivan, Sean
- Swartz, Will
- Thames, Ty
- Thompson, Tyson
- Tita, Blaise
- Turner, Aaron
- Valent, Patrick
- Walker, Braylen
- Williams, Jeremiah
- Williams, Marcus
- Witt, Cullen
- Witten, CJ
- Wyatt, Plae
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Matthews, Payton
- Adele, Ejike
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Alexander, Daelen
- Allen, Chase
- Amey III, Michael
- Anyanwu, Tony
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Awe, Andrew
- Bacchetta, Alex
- Balthazar, Max
- Barnett, Micah
- Barton, Beau
- Baur, Brad
- Bays, Braden
- Bility, Moh
- Birkhoff, Erben
- Blanton, Kaleb
- Bledsoe, Nate
- Boenisch, Blake
- Bothwell, Ian
- Botts, Dillan
- Bowling, Shepherd
- Brougham, Ethan
- Bruce, Chris
- Butler, Ryan
- Byars, Tyvonn
- Carrell, Sam
- Carter, Owen
- Chavez, Jo
- Clark, Jordan
- Clark, Jamarion
- Clark-Jolivet, Christopher
- Clemmons, Aquantis
- Cole, Artis
- Crayton Jr., Patrick
- Crump, Khary
- Daley, Michael
- DeBose IV, Larry
- Devillier, Drew
- Dickmann, Drayden
- Dotson, Ephraim
- Edgar, Christian
- Ellison, JaBari
- Falk, James
- Farmer, Peyton
- Fehoko, Netane
- Fletcher, Bailey
- Freeman, Wyatt
- Gota, Enock
- Green, Demone
- Guillo, Ryan
- Hardeman Jr., D’Andre
- Harper, Jerrick
- Hook, Daveon
- Jackson, Quinton
- Jenkins, DeReyon
- Jenkins, Chase
- Johnson, LaVonte
- Kane, Jack
- Kasemervisz, David
- Kibbles, Trei
- King, Cooper
- Kropp, Weston
- Leahey, Colin
- Long, John
- Matthews, Payton
- McMillan, Cade
- Michaelis, Justin
- Miller, Luke
- Morgan, Cole
- Morgan, Carson
- Morris, Ty
- Morris III, Elroyal
- Mutombo, Joseph
- Needham, Luke
- Norfleet, Trace
- Nwajuaku, Chibby
- Ogbor, Ahran
- Oliver, DD
- Padgett, AJ
- Phillips, Rhys
- Pierre, Semaj
- Porter, Omari
- Principe, Cole
- Ransom-Goelz, Landon
- Ranucci, Jackson
- Rooks, Robert
- Scheerhorn, Lucas
- Scherle, Alex
- Stevenson, Peyton
- Stickle, David
- Sullivan, Sean
- Swartz, Will
- Thames, Ty
- Thompson, Tyson
- Tita, Blaise
- Turner, Aaron
- Valent, Patrick
- Walker, Braylen
- Williams, Jeremiah
- Williams, Marcus
- Witt, Cullen
- Witten, CJ
- Wyatt, Plae
LB
/ FootballDE
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballDL
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballQB
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballQB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballWR
/ FootballCB
/ FootballDL
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Jersey Number 23
Payton Matthews
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Antonio, Texas
- High School:
- Harlan
Bio
- Bio
- Stats
- Media
Pronunciation Guide
Harlan HS
Three-year starter and two-time all-district selection for coach Eddie Salas as the Hawks advanced for the first time to the Region 4 6A DII championship, where they will face Vandergriff on Saturday… He has 44 receptions for 708 yards and 12 TDs, 615 yards on the ground, and another five touchdowns in addition to throwing for a score… Has amassed 3,072 all-purpose yards in his career (1,978 receiving, 957 rushing and has a combined 38 career touchdowns and four touchdown passes… Three-time Academic All-District selection as well.
Personal
Full name: Payton James Matthews… Born: February 27… Parents: Troy and Jnett Matthews… Rice College: Lovett

Lovett College
Harlan HS
Three-year starter and two-time all-district selection for coach Eddie Salas as the Hawks advanced for the first time to the Region 4 6A DII championship, where they will face Vandergriff on Saturday… He has 44 receptions for 708 yards and 12 TDs, 615 yards on the ground, and another five touchdowns in addition to throwing for a score… Has amassed 3,072 all-purpose yards in his career (1,978 receiving, 957 rushing and has a combined 38 career touchdowns and four touchdown passes… Three-time Academic All-District selection as well.
Personal
Full name: Payton James Matthews… Born: February 27… Parents: Troy and Jnett Matthews… Rice College: Lovett

Lovett College
Prairie View postgamePrairie View postgame
Sunday, September 14
Houston postgameHouston postgame
Sunday, September 07
Louisiana PostgameLouisiana Postgame
Sunday, August 31
2025 February Signing Day2025 February Signing Day
Thursday, February 06
Jenkins Sparks RIce Past Prairie View
Jenkins Sparks RIce Past Prairie View
Saturday, September 13
Owls look to rebound vs. Panthers
Owls look to rebound vs. Panthers
Friday, September 12