Evan Mathis
| No. 69 Philadelphia Eagles | |
| Guard | |
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| Date of birth: November 1, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Alabama | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79 | |
| Debuted in 2005 for the Carolina Panthers | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Unrestricted free agent | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of week 17, 2011 | |
| Games played | 73 |
| Games started | 37 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Evan Bradley Mathis (born November 1, 1981) is an American football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
Mathis has also played for the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals.
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[edit] Early years
Mathis graduated from Homewood High School in Homewood, Alabama in 2000 where he played under head coach Bob Newton. Mathis was also a wrestler and won the 2000 Alabama 6A heavyweight championship.
[edit] College career
Although he bulked up from 240 pounds (110 kg) to 276 pounds (125 kg) after signing with Alabama in February 2000,[1] Mathis was redshirted as a true freshman. In April 2001, he was named the Paul Crane Most Improved Offensive Lineman for Alabama along with tight end Theo Sanders.[2] He competed with Alonzo Ephraim for the starting center job during spring practice in 2001,[3] but lost out. Instead, he beat out Dante Ellington for the starting right tackle job,[4] making his first start against South Carolina.[5]
Mathis started four seasons on the offensive line for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. His first three years he played tackle, before shifting to left guard as a senior. He starting 47 consecutive games beginning in the 4th game of his redshirt freshman year. He helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for the Tide to lead the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards per game in 2004.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Cincinnati Bengals
Mathis played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2008–2010. He did not allow a sack during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.[6]
[edit] Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Mathis to a one-year contract on July 31, 2011.[7] Immediately after the preseason, Mathis won the starting job at left guard for the 2011 season.[8] ProFootballFocus.com rated Mathis as the best left guard in the NFL for the 2011 season.[9]
[edit] Personal
His uncle is Bob Baumhower, who played defensive tackle for Alabama and the Miami Dolphins.[10]
In 2010, Mathis founded Zone Athletic Performance in Scottsdale, Arizona, www.ZoneAP.com, where he and many other professional athletes train in the off-season.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ Lumpkin III, Bill (June 16, 2000). "Alabama, Mississippi stars face off tonight". Gasden Times. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=f8MfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=adgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2873,1763416. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Deas, Tommy (April 15, 2001). "Croyle wrestles Myles down after touchdown". The Tuscaloosa News. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gz0dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=T6YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4453,3447414. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Hurt, Cecil (March 15, 2001). "Franchione doesn't see same move as Tuesday". The Tuscaloosa News. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ehofAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sKcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4460,2855459. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Hurt, Cecil (August 5, 2002). "Dante Ellington takes redshirt to improve". The Tuscaloosa News. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9XshAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VIoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4260,2220635. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Hurt, Cecil (October 4, 2001). "Franchione shuffles secondary lineup". The Tuscaloosa News. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OzwdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B6YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5018,637728. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Swarz, Bryn (July 31, 2011). "Allure Of Mudd Lures Vet Mathis". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Allure-Of-Mudd-Lures-Vet-Mathis/459436ea-c2cf-4390-9f6a-f1243873fde9. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Graziano, Dan (July 31, 2011). "Eagles sign Mathis, wait out Watkins". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42566/eagles-sign-mathis-wait-out-watkins. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ McLane, Jeff (August 27, 2011). "Herremans to RT; Mathis to LG". philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Herremans-to-RT-Mathis-to-LG.html. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
- ^ Elsayed, Khaled (January 5, 2012). "2011 PFF All-Pro Team". profootballfocus.com. http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/05/2011-pff-all-pro-team/. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ Kiper Jr., Mel (August 12, 2002). "Alabama in hunt in SEC West". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/melkiper/s/2002/0812/1417062.html. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Obert, Richard (June 17, 2011). "NFL lineman getting himself, others in shape at his Scottsdale gym". The Arizona Republic. http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/06/17/20110617scottsdale-evan-mathis--gym-nfl-lineman.html. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
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| Preceded by Todd Herremans |
Starting Left Guard of the Philadelphia Eagles 2011-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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