Texas Longhorns#11 · DB Samari Matthews
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 197 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Samari Matthews is a DB (#11) for Texas, from Charlotte, NC. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 6
Sacks 16
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 19
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 6
Havoc rate 16
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 7
Frame 8
Experience 6
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Samari Matthews career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TEX | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs Texas State | W 59-7 | 2 | 0.5 |
Career timeline
- NowTexas DB: #11
- ClassFreshman
- HometownCharlotte, NC
Samari Matthews: Texas DB profile and stats
Samari Matthews is a DB (#11) for Texas, from Charlotte, NC. This profile tracks Samari Matthews's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Texas roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Texas sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Samari Matthews in the news
All newsRecapTexas edged Tennessee 20-17 (Week 4, 2026)Texas edged Tennessee 20-17 at Neyland Stadium. Now Texas is 4-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and Tennessee is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapTexas beat UTSA 30-6 (Week 3, 2026)Texas beat UTSA 30-6 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 3-0, and UTSA is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapTexas edged Ohio State 24-23 (Week 2, 2026)Texas edged Ohio State 24-23 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 2-0, and Ohio State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Samari Matthews play for?
Samari Matthews plays for Texas, wearing #11 at DB.
What position does Samari Matthews play?
Samari Matthews is a DB for Texas.
How tall is Samari Matthews?
Samari Matthews is 6-1 and weighs 197 lb.
What year is Samari Matthews in?
Samari Matthews is listed as a freshman on the Texas roster.
Where is Samari Matthews from?
Samari Matthews is from Charlotte, NC.
How many tackles does Samari Matthews have?
Samari Matthews has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.