Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson

Joined: Jul 1, 2025

Matt is FanSided’s Site Expert at Hook’em Headlines, leading the coverage for all Texas Longhorn sports. He has previously written for OnSI and SBNation.com, where he covered the NFL. He’s been covering professional football and the NFL Draft for over five years, specifically from an analytics standpoint. His work has been referenced or featured on major sports platforms such as Bleacher Report and Yahoo Sports. In his free time, Matt likes to fish, break down game film, and have fun with his family.

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Local star offensive lineman at the top of Texas' "must get" list for 2027

Sep 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) celebrates a sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Former All-American Texas linebacker retires from the NFL after 10 seasons

Lebanon forward Anthony Thompson (5) shoots the ball during their during their 50-61 loss to Winton Woods Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Texas basketball makes Top 7 for "electric" blue-chip small forward

Aug 3, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey during the first quarter against Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Former men's basketball great added to the Longhorns' Hall of Honor

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (11) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Texas' star DE named the top returning pass rusher in 2025 according to PFF

Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski sits own to speak to media at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Texas Longhorns will face the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2024.

Texas' top 2026 defensive commit shuts down recruitment, reaffirms pledge to Longhorns

Denton Ryan sophomore linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (6) grabs the face mask of Cedar Park senior wide receiver Jack Hestera (19) during the first half of a state championship high school football game on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Multiple Longhorn commits named to Texas Football Life’s 2025 All-Preseason Team

Nov 10, 2007; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns runningback Chris Ogbonnaya (3) is pursued by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jamar Wall (3) in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas beat Texas Tech 59-43. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-Imagn Images

ESPN's "RBU" is pretty different from Texas commit Derrek Cooper's

Bishop Moore's Jake Kreul (88) wears his batman mask as he and teammates gather after Friday night's 37 to 35 victory over the Riverside Generals. Orlando s Bishop Moore High School traveled to Jacksonville s Riverside High School for the Class 3M football Playoffs Friday, November 17, 2023. The Riverside Generals trailed 22 to 13 at the half and battled back in the second half but fell short, ending their season with a 37 to 35 loss to the Bishop Moore Hornets.

Red River recruiting war: 4-Star DE set to choose between Texas and Oklahoma

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Former Texas Longhorn and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and actor Matthew McConaughey hold up their horns before a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns News: Monster RB commit, Texas' competition for 4-star TE, and Bijan Robinson love

Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning during his first practice of the spring season on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The Manning legacy grows: Arch still projected to be the No.1 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC running back Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons (7) during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Texas legend Bijan Robinson helps seal 5-Star RB commitment over Georgia and Miami

Oaks Christian's Davon Benjamin leaps through an opening after making an interception of a St. Bonaventure pass during the third quarter of the Marmonte League title game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Oak Christian's Thorson Stadium. Oaks Christian won 13-10.

Longhorns stay in the mix as 4-Star defensive back narrows down top schools

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Texas v Arizona State

Building a powerhouse: Where Texas football stands in the 2026 recruiting class

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) shoves Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) and draws a penalty during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Texas facing fierce competition for up-and-coming 2026 tight end recruit

Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Nick Brooks (73) get set before a play during a Class 5A high school football game against Dowling Catholic, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

3 hidden gems from Texas' 2025 recruiting class poised for early playing time