Matt Landers WR Arkansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Matt Landers WR Arkansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/27/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.37 seconds (90%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/27/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.37 seconds (90%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 137.6 | |
| Hands: |
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70% |
| Short Receiving: |
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77% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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84% |
| Deep Threat: |
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88% |
| Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#141
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1313 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Matt Landers from St. Petersburg High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Landers opted to join Georgia.In 2018 as a freshman Landers saw action in just 4 games for the Bulldogs and didn't feature in the passing game.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 12 games and had just 10 catches for 105 yards for an average of 10.5 yards per catch, with one TD, and a QB rating when targeted of 53.7.
As a junior in 2020 he played 4 games and hauled in 2 catches for 27 yards for an average of 13.5 yards per catch.
After the end of the season Landers transferred to Toledo where as a senior in 2021 he played 12 games and had 20 catches for 514 yards for an average of 25.7 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 119.0.
After the end of the season Landers entered the transfer protocol once again and transferred to Arkansas where as a fifth-year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 44 catches for 780 yards for an average of 17.7 yards per catch, 7 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 142.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Landers can be nearly unbeatable on contested-catch opportunities, not only because of his length and explosive leaping ability but also because of his strong hands and outstanding body control.
- Landers is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
- He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Landers should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to threaten down the seam.
- Very good hands, accepts the ball fluidly on most throws and is ready to make a play afterward. Makes catches in traffic, even going up over taller defenders with vertical and toughness.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- Although he is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field.
- A force working up the seam, he accelerates quickly and glides once he gets going.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Landers seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Landers doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
Matt Landers percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Matt Landers (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
197.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.