Jase Matthews has been committed to Auburn and Hugh Freeze since Aug. 8. According to David Johnson of Rebels247, that could change quickly.
The Ole Miss recruiting reporter has reported that Matthews, a 5-star receiver from Greene County HS in Leakesville, Miss., is on flip watch to the Rebels and head coach Lane Kiffin.
The No. 15 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, Matthews has been heavily recruited by Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix and wide receiver coach Marcus Davis. The 6-foot-2 receiver took an official visit to the Plains on June 6.
Dynamic slot receiver who wins with outstanding short area quickness and route creativity that also possesses a flare for the occasional acrobatic catch or two every Friday night. A shade under 6-foot-2, Mathews is probably best categorized as a quicker than fast playmaker with or without the ball in his hands. An easy mover with excellent flexibility throughout his body, the Mississippi native does an exceptional job of creating consistent separation at every level of the defense, exhibiting a unique blend of slipperyness and dynamic change of direction ability. Once at the catch point, the Top247 standout demonstrates outstanding body control, using his lower body explosiveness and cat-like reflexes to make seemingly impossible catches appear normal. Not just a clean route runner, Mathews displays a high level of open field creativity as a runner, showing the ability to make defenders miss and the long speed to hit occasional home runs. Projects as a high level Power Four impact starter that possesses the separation and playmaking ability to make an impact early on Saturdays.
Matthews is a multi-sport athlete who plays basketball and competes in track and field. He took an official visit to Ole Miss on May 30, followed by visits to Texas A&M on June 13 and LSU on June 20.