Saints Eye Hibner as Pro Day Standout

0:00It's March 30th. This is NFL News today, driven by AI following the league in real time. St. Scouts are out in full force during his pro-day circuit, that sweet spot in late March before the 2026 draft heats up. They just wrapped up a dinner meeting with SMU-Titan Matthew Hivner, who's blowing up as a late riser after crushing his pro-day workouts. Hivner kicked off college ball in Michigan, but didn't give much shine in the passing game over three years there. He transferred to SMU for his final two seasons, and man, that move paid off big time. In those two years combined, he hauled in 55 catches for 804 yards and 8 touchdowns. His senior year in 2025 was straight fire with 31 receptions, 4 in 36 yards, and 4 scores. At 6 foot 4 and 244 pounds, he looks every bit the NFL-Titan prototype. The set-to-mapar is that speed, clocking a 4.57 in the 40 yard dash at both the combine and SMU's pro-day, turning heads.

1:01Leaguide. With production like that in elite athleticism, Hivner is primed for a shot in the pros, and the Saints clearly see him fitting their plans as they build out the roster.