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8. Rashean Mathis

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8. Rashean Mathis

A 2nd Round Pick from Bethune-Cookman, Rashean Mathis became a starting Cornerback as a rookie in 2003.  Mathis had a tumultuous rookie season, but he moved permanently to Left Cornerback, and over the next few years, he was in that second tier of DBs in the NFL. 

Mathis’ best season was in 2006, where he had eight Interceptions and was named a First Team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl Selection.  He would play with Jacksonville until 2012, as he signed with the Detroit Lions as a Free Agent and played three more years.  With Jacksonville, he would have 30 Interceptions and 520 Combined Tackles.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 39th Overall of the NFL Draft 4/26/03.
  • Departed: Signed with the Detroit Lions as a Free Agent 8/17/13.
  • Games Played: 137
  • Notable Statistics:

    129 Games Started
    30 Interceptions
    512 Interception Return Yards
    3 Interception Return Touchdowns
    6 Forced Fumbles
    5 Fumble Recoveries
    1 Quarterback Sack
    520 Combined Tackles
    461 Solo Tackles
    59 Assisted Tackles
    15 Tackles for Loss
    6 Punt Returns
    23 Punt Return Yards
    1 Kick Return
    7 Kick Return Yards
    68 Approximate Value

    3 Playoff Games
    2 Interceptions
    64 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    9 Combined Tackles
    9 Solo Tackles

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2006)
    Pro Bowl (2006)

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