Rashean Mathis

Rashean Mathis
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Mathis with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009
No. 27, 31
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1980-08-27) August 27, 1980 (age 44)
Nashville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Englewood (Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Bethune–Cookman (1999–2002)
NFL draft:2003 / round: 2 / pick: 39
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:649
Forced fumbles:9
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:132
Interceptions:32
Defensive touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rashean Jamil Mathis (/rəˈʃn/ rə-SHEEN; born August 27, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats, and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft. He also played for the Detroit Lions. Mathis is regarded as one of the best defensive players in Jaguars history.