Matthews is a two-sport star and a two-way player for Cornelius (N.C.) Hough, competing in track in addition to football, turning in a sub-23-second 200m as a sophomore. He’s also been productive on the gridiron after getting the call-up to varsity as a freshman, racking up 77 tackles and four interceptions in his three seasons.

Longhorns land one of country's best DBs as Samari Matthews announces his commitment. Matthews chose Texas over South Carolina, Miami, and FSU.