Overview
- Mathews announced his decision Friday during the early signing period, finalizing paperwork with Ole Miss after previously being committed to Auburn.
- Yahoo Sports reports he chose to stay home, with Ole Miss maintaining contact through the summer as coaching changes reshaped his options.
- Rivals ranks Mathews No. 20 nationally and the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2026 cycle despite limited senior-year action.
- A torn ACL sidelined the Greene County (Miss.) standout for most of his senior season after a junior year with 68 catches for 1,138 yards and 15 touchdowns.
- The flip removes Auburn’s highest-rated commit, with the Montgomery Advertiser noting the Tigers’ class sits 48th nationally without him, and marks Golding’s first major recruiting win at Ole Miss.