Throughout training camp, Mathieu competed against Rashad Johnson to be the starting free safety. That kid was the funnest thing ever to watch. by TD Staff Reporter April 17, 2020. He was one of the state's top performers in the long jump. Info; Stats; Advertising. Let's play some football. [12], On November 29, 2012, it was announced that Mathieu would enter the NFL Draft. We were robbed of seeing him for a 3rd college season! Latest Videos. Tyrann Mathieu: Pos: CB, Career: 101 G, 1 TD, 2xAll-Pro(1st), ProBowl, Cardinals/Chiefs/.. 2013-2020, born LA 1992 [48] In Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers, Mathieu left the game with a shoulder injury. [31] He completed his rookie season in 2013 with 68 combined tackles (65 solo), nine pass deflections, two interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble in 13 games and 11 starts. Mathieu showed his playmaking ability with 57 tackles, 8.5 stops for loss, 4.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 13 games as the nickelback. [9] Mathieu had formerly expressed an interest in returning to the program for the 2013 season. [10] On August 17, 2012, Mathieu withdrew from LSU and entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston, Texas. On December 8, 2011, Mathieu was awarded the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the year's best defensive player in college football. Watch: CBS Sports Highlights Tyrann Mathieu's Amazing Career At LSU. [25], He made his professional regular season debut in the Arizona Cardinals' season-opener at the St. Louis Rams and made seven solo tackles and made his first career forced fumble in their 27–24 loss. On November 29, 2012, Mathieu stated his intentions to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. As a true freshman in 2010, Mathieu played in all 13 games with one start. [18] He was projected to be a second or third round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. Tyrann Devine Mathieu (/ ˈ t aɪ r ə n ˈ m æ θ. j uː /; born May 13, 1992), nicknamed "The Honey Badger" and "The Landlord", is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). [21], On May 23, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals signed Mathieu to a four-year, $3.05 million contract that included $817,187 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $265,000. The following season, the New Orleans native erupted as he was a unanimous first-team All-American, won the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player, and became LSU’s first Heisman Trophy finalist invited to New York since Charles Alexander in 1977. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Tyrann Mathieu. They missed the step-back return against UGA. Best player I've ever seen at LSU. [35] In Week 10, Mathieu became the starting free safety and replaced Tony Jefferson in the starting lineup. On September 27, 2015, Mathieu had a career-high two interceptions including his first career touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Career Highlights. Chuck Bednarik Award. Relive some of Mathieu’s biggest moments in purple and gold below in a video the LSU football video department put together. how can you not be a mattieus fan if your team is playing against you are excused. 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[14] He also later participated at his pro day on March 27, 2013. The bat-and-pick on a Geno Smith screen pass and near return for a TD into the visitor section end zone is one of my personal favorites. At the end of the 2011 regular season, Mathieu had 77 total tackles (60 solo and 17 assists), 1.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries (2 returned for a touchdown), and 2 interceptions. [7] Mathieu was named the most valuable player of the 2011 SEC Championship Game. 1:03. How do you leave that one out?? ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS* #TyrannMathieu #NFL #Chiefs #Football #HighlightsGunna - Same Yung N**** ft. Playboi CartiInstagram: @thesilncer: andrewgvansickle@gmail.com How Tyrann Mathieu became known as the Honey Badger. Sign up now to get 50 percent off an annual VIP pass and get access to everything Sonny Shipp, Shea Dixon and Billy Embody have to offer on all things LSU and access to the No. [24] Head coach Bruce Arians named Mathieu the backup free safety to begin the regular season, behind Rashad Johnson. He was ruled out from three to six weeks. After spending a year out of football in 2012, he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, reuniting him in the defensive backfield with former college teammate Patrick Peterson. SS • #32 . Still kills me that he was dismissed from team. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles also named him the first-team nickelback. Watch: CBS Sports Highlights Tyrann Mathieu's Amazing Career At LSU, Joe Burrow Had The Perfect Tweet After His First NFL Win, LSU Moves Up In The Polls After The Vanderbilt Win, The Tigers Are Going With A Traditional Look Saturday vs. Vandy, Ed Orgeron Talks About Bo Pelini's Response To The Mississippi State Loss, Here's What Joe Burrow Did With The Game Ball After His First Win, Watch: Patrick Queen Lays The Wood On This Touchdown Saving Tackle vs. Washington. Before he made it to that level, he was a human highlight film at LSU. *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. [19], The Arizona Cardinals selected Mathieu in the third round (69th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Tyrann Mathieu's 2019 Season Highlights - Kansas City Chiefs Relive some of the best plays from safety Tyrann Mathieu during the Chiefs 2019 season. That Oregon play was so smooth, looked too easy. 2011. On October 25, 2012, Mathieu and three other LSU former players were arrested on possession of marijuana. Loved watching him. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. QB Patrick Mahomes had an impressive Monday night performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. After his grandfather died in 1997, Mathieu was adopted by his uncle, Tyrone Mathieu, and aunt, Sheila Mathieu.[1]. [22], Mathieu stated that he would remove himself from any association with his nickname, saying that he wants to be known as "Tyrann Mathieu" as opposed to "Honey Badger". [11] Mathieu's withdrawal was expected to last for the entire 2012–2013 academic year. 1 site covering the Tigers. I was sad when he was booted from the team but it was the wakeup call he needed to go further in his career and truly prosper. One of the Top 5 best college players over the last 20 years is an easy choice. The LSU-Florida Game In Two Weeks Will Air On ESPN, Ed Orgeron Provides Injury Updates Heading Into The Missouri Game, Watch: Highlights Of Joe Burrow's First Win With The Bengals, Alcohol Sales Returns to Tiger Stadium Due To Updated COVID-19 Policy, Here's Everything Ed Orgeron Said During Monday's Press Conference, LSU Police Arrest Two For Allegedly Skateboarding In PMAC, Video: Coach O's Press Conference - Week 3 (Missouri), Ed Orgeron Says Glen Logan Will Return & Start vs. Missouri, Here's How Myles Brennan's First 2 Starts Rank Amongst LSU QB's. He was raised by relatives and uncles because his mother, Tyra Mathieu, left him at birth and his father, Darrin Hayes, was serving a life sentence for a murder he had committed when Tyrann was just two years old. His biological mother was absent the majority of the time and his biological father, Darrin Hayes, has been incarcerated for murder most of Mathieu's life. [33], Mathieu was not able to participate in training camp due to his recovery. [57] On February 2, 2020, Mathieu won Super Bowl LIV when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. He recorded 32 tackles, five interceptions, one sack, and one fumble recovery as a senior. While living in New Orleans' Central City, Mathieu was raised by his grandparents. He was amazing at LSU. In 2015, he was invited to the Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors. Related: Watch: This LSU Fan Did Not Handle The MSU Loss Well. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com,[2] Mathieu was listed as the No. [34] On September 21, 2014, Mathieu collected a season-high six combined tackles during a 23–14 win against the San Francisco 49ers. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [54] In his first game with the Texans, against the New England Patriots, Mathieu had one interception, recovered a fumble, and had five tackles. The Ravens rookie is looking impressive so far. To Hell with this corona virus stuff. He forced a fumble before Cook crossed into the endzone for a touchdown and it was recovered by Cardinals' linebacker Karlos Dansby for a touchback in the first quarter. 3 safety ahead of the 2020 campaign and No. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [8] This led to him being a Heisman Trophy finalist.