University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Enters the fall with a chance to contribute at wide receiver ... Grabbed an eight-yard reception in the spring ... Had a six-yard catch in a scrimmage the previous week as well.

High School Highlights: Earned letters at Pace HS in football, weightlifting, wrestling and track ... Helped the Patriots to three district championships as well as a pair of region titles ... PHS went 13-1 his final year, reaching the semifinals of the state 4A playoffs before falling 49-48 in four overtimes ... Patroits were 9-4 his junior season, dropping a 31-30 decision in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs ... Pace advanced to the semifinals of the state playoffs his sophomore year, finishing 13-1 after falling to the eventual champion ... Placed sixth in the 169-pound weight class at the state 2A weightlifting championships as a senior with a total of 560 pounds.

Personal: Full name is Philip Ray Mathews III ... Born Nov. 14, 1989, in Milton, Fla. ... Son of Philip and Shauna Mathews ... Favorite movie is "Rambo" ... Favorite athlete is New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker ... Favorite food is pizza ... Enjoys hunting, fishing and shooting pool in his free time ... Major is undecided.