Matt Landers Explained

Matt Landers
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:9
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:16 June 1999
Birth Place:St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:200
High School:Lakewood (FL)
Admiral Farragut (FL)
St. Petersburg (FL)
College:Georgia (2017–2020)
Toledo (2021)
Arkansas (2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:LandMa01

Matt Landers (born June 16, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, Toledo, and Arkansas.

Early life

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and the son of former basketball player Toney Mack, Landers attended three different high schools in the state.[1] [2] He spent his freshman and sophomore years at Lakewood High School before transferring to Admiral Farragut Academy as a junior; on the football team with the latter, he posted 1,038 yards and 15 touchdowns.[2] He then transferred to St. Petersburg High School and recorded 40 receptions for 719 yards and seven scores.[2] He was ranked a three-star recruit and the 97th-best wide receiver nationally, as well as the 89th-best player in the state.[2] Landers eventually committed to play college football at Georgia.[3]

College career

In his first year at Georgia in 2017, Landers saw no action and was a scout team member.[4] The following season, he appeared in four games but posted no receptions.[4] [5] In 2019, he saw action in 12 of their 14 games and posted 10 catches for 105 yards.[6] However, in 2020, he only caught a mere two passes for 27 yards, despite playing in nine games.[6] Following the season, Landers transferred to Toledo.[7] In 12 games played with Toledo, he posted 20 catches for 514 yards and five scores.[4] As Landers had one year of eligibility remaining due to the NCAA not counting the 2020 season against any football player's athletic eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he opted to return for a final season and transferred to Arkansas.[4] [8] He had his best season with them in 2022, recording 47 catches for 901 yards with eight touchdowns; his yards total was the eighth-best in school history in a single season, and his touchdown total was sixth.[1] Additionally, he recorded four 100-yard games, the fourth-highest total for an Arkansas player.[1] In his last game with Arkansas, Landers caught three passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Razorbacks' 55–53 triple-overtime victory over Kansas in the 2022 Liberty Bowl. Landers finished his college career having played in 50 games for three programs, posting 1,547 receiving yards off 79 receptions with 14 scores.[4]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Landers posted the third-fastest 40-yard dash for a receiver at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.[9] After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.[10] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[11] [12] He was released on September 20.[13]

Carolina Panthers

On September 26, 2023, Landers was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[14] He was released on December 5.[15]

Arlington Renegades

On January 23, 2024, Landers signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[16] He was waived on March 10, 2024.[17]

San Antonio Brahmas

Landers was claimed off waivers by the San Antonio Brahmas on March 10, 2024.[18] He was waived on April 9, 2024.[19]

Cleveland Browns

On May 21, 2024, Landers signed with the Cleveland Browns.[20] He was waived on August 19.[21]

New England Patriots

On August 20, 2024, Landers was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[22]

Notes and References

  1. NFL Draft Profile: Matt Landers, Wide Receiver, Arkansas Razorbacks. Sports Illustrated. January 11, 2023.
  2. Web site: The long and winding path taken by Matt Landers, with work still remaining. The Athletic. Emerson, Seth. May 1, 2019. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416005726/https://theathletic.com/954941/2019/05/01/georgia-football-receiver-matt-landers/. live.
  3. News: St. Petersburg WR Matt Landers sticks with Georgia. Tampa Bay Times. February 1, 2017. Page, Rodney. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416013956/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/footballpreps/st-petersburg-wr-matt-landers-sticks-with-georgia/2311644/. live.
  4. Web site: Matt Landers, WR, Arkansas. Pro Football Network. NFL Draft Scouting Report. April 8, 2023. Katz, Jason. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416012456/https://www.profootballnetwork.com/matt-landers-wr-arkansas-nfl-draft-scouting-report/. live.
  5. News: Landers could be Georgia's answer at wide receiver. The Macon Telegraph. Newspapers.com. May 2, 2019. B1, B3. Mixon, Josh.
  6. Former UGA WR Matt Landers Transferring to Arkansas. Sports Illustrated. May 15, 2022. Reno, Harrison.
  7. Web site: Toledo football adds wide receiver transfer from Georgia. WTOL. Strack, Jordan. February 3, 2021. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416012455/https://www.wtol.com/article/sports/toledo-football-adds-wide-receiver-transfer-from-georgia/512-212f6427-deff-4994-bb50-a71b691846fb. live.
  8. News: Arkansas gets KJ Jefferson another weapon from the transfer portal. USA Today. May 16, 2022. Wayne, E.. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416012455/https://razorbackswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/16/arkansas-gets-kj-jefferson-another-weapon-from-the-transfer-portal/. live.
  9. News: Arkansas WR Matt Landers impresses scouts at 2023 NFL Combine. USA Today. Goodson, Connor. March 7, 2023. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416012454/https://razorbackswire.usatoday.com/lists/arkansas-football-former-razorbacks-wide-receiver-matt-landers-2023-nfl-combine-results/. live.
  10. News: Seahawks Sign 25 Undrafted Free Agents, Six 2023 Draft Picks. Seahawks.com. May 12, 2023. May 12, 2023. May 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512192003/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-25-undrafted-free-agents-six-2023-draft-picks. live.
  11. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 29, 2023.
  12. Web site: Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including CB Artie Burns. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 30, 2023.
  13. Web site: Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns Off Practice Squad; Place DE Mike Morris On IR. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. September 20, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023-09-27 . Panthers' updated practice squad after Tuesday's signing of Matt Landers . 2023-09-27 . Panthers Wire . en-US.
  15. Web site: Rizzutti . Anthony . Panthers' updated practice squad after addition of Jake Luton . Panthers Wire . 6 December 2023.
  16. News: The UFL Agrees to Terms with 20 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 23, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  17. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.
  18. News: UFL Player Transactions, Sunday March 10, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.
  19. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-04-10 . UFL News and Discussion . en-US.
  20. Web site: Browns sign WR Matt Landers. ClevelandBrowns.com. May 21, 2024.
  21. Web site: Browns sign LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle and T Chim Okorafor. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 19, 2024.
  22. Web site: Patriots Claim WR Matt Landers and Place Rookie WR JaQuae Jackson on Injured Reserve . 2024-08-21 . www.patriots.com . en-US.

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