American football player (born 1999)
American football player
Ochaun Mathis Mathis with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023
Position: Linebacker Born: (1999-01-08 ) January 8, 1999 (age 25) Manor, Texas , U.S.Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight: 250 lb (113 kg) High school: Manor (TX) College: TCU (2018–2021)Nebraska (2022)NFL draft: 2023 / round: 6 / pick: 189
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Ochaun Mathis (born January 8, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU and Nebraska .
Early years
Mathis grew up in Manor, Texas and attended Manor High School.[ 1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Texas Christian University (TCU) over offers from Oklahoma , Texas , and Texas Tech .[ 2]
College career
TCU
Mathis began his college career playing for the TCU Horned Frogs . He played in four games as a true freshman before redshirting the season.[ 3] He had 40 tackles with nine tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in his redshirt freshman season.[ 4] Mathis was named second team All-Big 12 Conference after making 46 tackles with 14 tackles for loss and a team-high nine sacks in 2020.[ 5] He repeated as a second team All-Big 12 selection in 2021 after recording 45 tackles with seven tackles for loss and four sacks.[ 6] Following the end of the season Mathis entered the NCAA transfer portal .[ 7]
Nebraska
Mathis ultimately transferred to Nebraska .[ 8]
Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
Mathis was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, 189th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft .[ 11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2023.[ 12] He was activated on October 7.[ 13]
On August 25, 2024, Mathis was waived by the Rams.[ 14]
New England Patriots
On August 30, 2024, Mathis was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[ 15] On October 29, he was promoted to the active roster.[ 16] On November 19, Mathis was released.[ 17]
Philadelphia Eagles
On November 22, 2024, Mathis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[ 18]
References
^ Davis, Danny (July 17, 2021). "FOOTBALL: TCU defense leans on Manor's Ochaun Mathis in 2021" . Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ Mendez, Carlos (December 20, 2017). "TCU football recruiting: Ochaun Mathis commits to Frogs" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ Sipple, Steven M. (February 20, 2022). "TCU pass rusher Ochaun Mathis places Nebraska among five finalists as transfer option" . Lincoln Journal Star . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ Davison, Drew (November 10, 2020). "TCU's Ochaun Mathis finding his inner 'Coach P' during rise" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ "TCU football lands two players on All-Big 12 preseason team" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . July 7, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ Carpenter, Zack (July 26, 2022). "Ochaun Mathis named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list" . Rivals.com . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ "TCU football: DE Ochaun Mathis to enter NCAA transfer portal" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . January 12, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ Rittenberg, Adam (April 30, 2022). "All-Big 12 defensive end Ochaun Mathis transferring to Nebraska" . ESPN.com . Retrieved September 16, 2022 .
^ "Ochaun Mathis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile" . NFL.com . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Ochaun Mathis College Football Profile" . DraftScout.com . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Jackson, Stu (April 29, 2023). "READ: Rams select Nebraska OLB Ochaun Mathis with 189th pick in 2023 NFL Draft" . TheRams.com .
^ @RamsNFL (September 1, 2023). "LA Rams Transactions: Reserve/Injured LB Ochaun Mathis" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ DaSilva, Cameron (October 7, 2023). "Rams activate Cooper Kupp and Ochaun Mathis from IR" . Yahoo! Sports . Retrieved July 21, 2024 .
^ Jackson, Stu (August 25, 2024). "Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline" . TheRams.com .
^ "Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad" . Patriots.com . August 30, 2024.
^ "Patriots Sign LB Ochaun Mathis to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad WR Braylon Sanders Signed to the Practice Squad" . Patriots.com . Retrieved October 29, 2024 .
^ "Patriots Sign LB Titus Leo to the 53-Man Roster from the Colts Practice Squad; Announce Additional Roster Moves" . patriots.com . Retrieved November 21, 2024 .
^ "Roster Moves: Eagles sign LB Ochaun Mathis to the practice squad" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . Retrieved November 22, 2024 .
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