2025 Football Roster
Roster
- 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
- 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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- 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
- 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
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/ FootballCB
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballWR
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Jersey Number 23
Payton Matthews
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Antonio, Texas
- High School:
- Harlan
- 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
WBB: Rice vs. Marshall Postgame PresserWBB: Rice vs. Marshall Postgame Presser
Wednesday, March 09
VB: Rice-Texas Postgame PresserVB: Rice-Texas Postgame Presser
Saturday, December 04
VB: Rice-San Diego Postgame PresserVB: Rice-San Diego Postgame Presser
Thursday, December 02
Florida Atlantic Outlasts Rice
Florida Atlantic Outlasts Rice
Saturday, October 04
Rice and UTSA Set for ESPNU
Rice and UTSA Set for ESPNU
Monday, September 29
Rice Comeback Falls Short at Navy
Rice Comeback Falls Short at Navy
Saturday, September 27