Ja'Elyne Matthews
Ja'Elyne Matthews is a three-star recruit from Toms River, NJ, out of Toms River North (No. 541 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Mississippi State's 8 games this season.
Where Matthews comes from
- Toms River, NJ
- Toms River North
- About 900 miles from Davis Wade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 541 in the 2025 class; signed with Rutgers.
Where Matthews fits
Mississippi State lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Mississippi State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 55th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Mississippi State is 4-4. Next: vs Vanderbilt, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Toms River North
Arrived at Mississippi State from Florida State.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Mississippi State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 55th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Charles Cross was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Mississippi State LebbyYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalFlorida State to Mississippi State
- 2025 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalRutgers to Florida State
- High school Toms River NorthToms River, NJ · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 541 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rutgers.Also from Toms River North: Micah Ford (Stanford) and Najae Hallenbeck (Southern Miss).
Moves
- Transferred from Rutgers to Florida State, Apr 30, 2025.
- Transferred from Florida State to Mississippi State, Jan 9, 2026.
2025
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Toms River North
- Transferred to Florida Statefrom Rutgers
2026
- Transferred to Mississippi Statefrom Florida State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Norvell and Jeff Lebby.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Mississippi State