Mathew Sexton

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Mathew Sexton (born October 17, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Eastern Michigan, and has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL), and the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.

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Mathew Sexton
No. 87 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-17) October 17, 1997 (age 27)
Clinton, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Clinton
College:Eastern Michigan (2016–2019)
NFL draft:2020: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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College career

Sexton played four seasons at Eastern Michigan where he played in 43 games and caught 100 passes for 1,335 yards and nine touchdowns.[1]

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College statistics
Season Team Games Receiving Rushing Kick returns Punt returns
GPGSRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2016Eastern Michigan 8035117.00199.0034113.70
2017Eastern Michigan 1222635713.721831217.3012727.00
2018Eastern Michigan 12123741911.33
2019Eastern Michigan 11113450814.945142.8015050.01
Career43251001,33513.496233.802135316.8027738.51
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Professional career

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Perspective
More information Height, Weight ...
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9+34 in
(1.77 m)
176 lb
(80 kg)
29+38 in
(0.75 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.44 s1.54 s2.60 s4.34 s7.14 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)
10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
14 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]
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Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, Sexton has a short stint with The Spring League in 2020 which led to him signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 31, 2021.[3] He was released on August 28, 2021.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 11, 2022, Sexton signed a future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was released on June 23, 2022, but reverted to Injured Reserve. He was released on July 23, 2023.[6]

Vegas Vipers

On November 16, 2022, Sexton was drafted by the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.[7][8] He finished the 2023 season playing in 8 games with 23 receptions and 326 receiving yards.[9]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 4, 2023, Sexton signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[10] He was released on August 30, 2022, but was re-signed to the practice squad.[11] He was released on September 19, 2023.[12]

New England Patriots

On November 29, 2023, the New England Patriots signed Sexton to their practice squad, but was released the next day.[13]

Miami Dolphins

On January 17, 2024, Sexton signed a future contract with the Miami Dolphins but was waived on June 18, 2024.[14][15]

San Antonio Brahmas

On August 27, 2024, Sexton signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[16] In Week 4 of the 2025 UFL season, Sexton returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown. He totaled 107 all purpose yards and was announced as the UFL special teams player of the week.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on May 19, 2025.[18]

Career statistics

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Season Team League Games Receiving Kick returns Punt returns
GPGSRecYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2023VGSXFL 1032336415.8034916.30131017.80
2025SAUFL 413155.0012020.00815419.31
Career1442637914.6046917.302125512.11
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