Ira Richard Matthews, III is an American former professional football player who was a running back and wide receiver for three seasons with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Matthews stood 5'8" and weighed 175 pounds which made it difficult to catch him. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, leading the nation in punt returns in 1978 and averaging 16.9 yards per punt return, including three for touchdowns.