Rishard Matthews was drafted No. 227 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 20 · #227 overall
Rishard Matthews Nevada Draft
Rishard Matthews was drafted No. 227 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #227
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2212th at Nevada
The pick
How Rishard Matthews came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 217 lbs
- Hometown
- Santa Ana, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 164 prospect55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2212th among Nevada picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 836% of career value
- Final season
- 20186 years after the draft
Around pick 227
Who came off the board on either side of Rishard Matthews.
NC State
Michigan
Ashland
Kansas State
Nevada in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Nevada
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rishard Matthews in the 2012 NFL Draft
Rishard Matthews is a Wide receiver out of Nevada selected No. 227 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Nevada has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rishard Matthews drafted?
Rishard Matthews was selected No. 227 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/rishard-matthews.
What college did Rishard Matthews play for?
Rishard Matthews played college football at Nevada in the Western Athletic. See every Nevada draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nevada-wolf-pack.
How did Rishard Matthews's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/rishard-matthews.