Matt Sykes

WR • 6'4" • 210 lbs • Kapolei, HI, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

Matt Sykes reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

34%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

High-end production for a receiver

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Reliability

Reliable weekly contributor

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Star Power

High-upside career profile

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Career Arc

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Best season by Season Value: 2024 Regular Season · Rice

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Snapshot

Career Teams: 2
Unique Seasons: 5
Program Path: UCLA • Rice
Peak Game: Peak game by takeover score: South Florida

Player Story

Matt Sykes built his college career from 2020 through 2024 as a wide receiver from Kapolei, HI wearing No. 8, spending time with Rice and UCLA. The clearest part of Matt Sykes' career was his receiving role: 76...

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Recruit Profile

Class 2020 · Rating 0.8881

St. Louis School · Honolulu, HI

Committed To: UCLA
Commit Date: Jan 1, 2020

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Latest team and position: Rice · WR
Career Receiving Yards: 946
Tracked sample: 5 unique seasons · 5 entries · 24 games
Best season: 2024 Regular Season · Rice
Top game: South Florida
Recruit profile: 3-star · St. Louis School · UCLA
High school pipeline: Carlsbad · 27 FBS recruits · 2 drafted players
Latest roster: No. 8 · Senior
2024 Receiving yards rank: 795 receiving yards · WR 82nd (top 8%) · American Athletic 7th (top 3%) · National 87th (top 5%)

Matt Sykes played WR for UCLA and Rice. Across 5 tracked seasons, Matt Sykes recorded -4 rushing yards, 946 receiving yards, and 4 tackles. His top tracked season came in 2024 with Rice.

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