Rashean Mathis

Professional football cornerback Rashean Mathis plays in the National Football League for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mathis' season ended early when he was placed on injured reserve by the team on December 4, 2008.¹

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Rashean Jamil Mathis
2. Born: August 27, 1980 ²
3. Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
4. Height: 6'1"²
5. Weight: 190 lbs²
6. Position: Cornerback
7. High school: Englewood High School
8. College: Bethune-Cookman University
9. Enjoys playing golf²
10. Appeared as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune²
11. Active in the community in Jacksonville, Florida

Football Career

Prior to playing in the NFL, Mathis played for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, a Division I-AA team in the NCAA. He recorded 200 tackles and 31 interceptions over four seasons, setting a league record for career interceptions. Following school, Mathis was selected in the second round, 39th overall, in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.²

He joined the Jaguars in 2003 for his professional debut, playing in all 16 regular season games. Mathis continued as a starter for the Jaguars in the year since, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2006. In 2007, Mathis was limited to only the first 12 games of the season after suffering a groin injury.²

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