Jordan Matthews was drafted No. 42 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Jordan Matthews Vanderbilt Draft
Jordan Matthews was drafted No. 42 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2312th at Vanderbilt
The pick
How Jordan Matthews came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 212 lbs
- Hometown
- Madison, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 49 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2312th among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2191% of career value
- Final season
- 202410 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Jordan Matthews.
BYU · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Colorado State
Alabama
Vanderbilt in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jordan Matthews in the 2014 NFL Draft
Jordan Matthews is a Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt selected No. 42 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2014 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Jordan Matthews drafted?
Jordan Matthews was selected No. 42 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jordan-matthews.
What college did Jordan Matthews play for?
Jordan Matthews played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Jordan Matthews's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jordan-matthews.