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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about MATTHEW HIBNER:
SMU | Hometown: Burke, VA | HT: 6042 | WT: 251 | 40 time: 4.57 | Hand: 0938 | Arm: 3238 | Wing: 7850
One year starter at SMU. Over his two years at SMU, he started in 20 games. Over his 6-year college career, four years at Michigan and two years at SMU, his playing arc was on the climb. Catching over 50 passes at SMU. Good length with large hands, He continues his development as a tight end. Shows that he wants to be on special teams, and works hard to get the job done on the field. Shows a good aiming point when climbing to the second level. Plays with a good pad level and overall core strength. Has a long catch radius, particularly when working the ins and outs on the boundary. A surprising deep threat, particularly when running the seams. Had an 80-yard touchdown reception in the Holiday Bowl. A versatile player who can fit in any scheme. Needs work on blocking and keeping his body under at the point of attack. Speed appears to be the same, all the way through the route. No real burst, although he runs respectable timed routes. Needs to get in and out of his routes quicker. Yards after the catch are in need. Needs to make people miss. Has developed a wealth of experience over his long collegiate career. That being said, this coupled with his special team's experience, leaves the door open to show his wares and has the tools to make a team.
2025 Stats: 31-436, 14.1 ypr, 4 TD. OSR:5/19. VJ-37. Draft projection: 6th/7th round