Hiram’s Star Tight End: Walter Matthews

Walter Matthews is a 4 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Hiram High School. Matthews is ranked as the 162nd best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 15 Tight End in the nation as well. In addition, Matthews is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #5 Tight End in the state of Georgia. He has signed with USC.

Who are some role models in your life?

My dad is my biggest role model.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Definitely Boston Richey.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Going out to colleges and getting recruited.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is Sammy Brown.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Get work done outside of your school workouts.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would definitely travel to either Antarctica or the Grand Canyon.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game when I was about 15 or 16 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I’d meet Lebron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is Malcolm Butler’s game winning Super Bowl interception.