Walter Mathis Jr.

Bio

Height 6'2"

Weight 290 lbs

Hometown Savannah, GA

High School Calvary Day School

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ Committed Entered Jan 15, 2026

From

LSU

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To

Auburn

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 0.9100

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025

#467 National

0.8908 Rating

Scouting Report

B+

89 / 100 Ceiling 89 • Floor 81

year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

Walter Mathis Jr. is a 4-star Defensive Line from Savannah, GA (Calvary Day School) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 467 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8908. Committed to Louisiana State University.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-2, 290 lbs. Taller than 15% and heavier than 68% of 2025 Defensive Line prospects in the SEC Scouts database (144 with a listed size).

Play Style

Evaluation limited without position-specific information or film analysis, though his rating suggests he possesses skills that translate well to the college level based on LSU's evaluation.

Strengths

Strong composite rating (0.8908) indicates legitimate talent despite limited exposure
Geographic advantage from Georgia provides access to high-level competition and coaching
LSU commitment suggests impressive evaluation metrics not reflected in public rankings

Areas to Improve

Needs increased visibility and exposure to generate broader recruiting interest
Must demonstrate consistency against higher-level competition to validate rating

College Projection

Projects as a developmental prospect who could contribute within 2-3 years at LSU. His under-recruited status suggests potential for significant development once in a major program's system.

NFL Outlook

Limited data makes NFL projection premature, though 4-star prospects typically require significant college development to reach draft consideration. Outcome heavily dependent on position and physical development.

Best Fit

SEC programs with strong player development track records, particularly those that can maximize raw talent through superior coaching and strength programs like LSU.

Player Comparison

Clelin Ferrell Clemson • Las Vegas Raiders 82% match

Both possess similar physical frames at 6'1" 285 lbs with strong composite ratings despite moderate national rankings. Ferrell was also a Georgia product who committed to a powerhouse program (Clemson) based on impressive evaluation metrics that weren't fully reflected in his initial recruiting rankings, eventually developing into a first-round NFL draft pick.

Season Stats - 2025

Defensive

5 SOLO

General

7 GP

Transfer Portal History

LSU

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