Philadelphia Eagles
Get To Know: Ryan Mathews
On Thursday, the Eagles agreed to terms with RB Ryan Mathews. Here are 15 facts about the newest Eagles running back ...
The San Diego Chargers picked RB Ryan Mathews with the 12th overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft
In five seasons (60 games) with the Chargers, Mathews has rushed for 4,061 yards and 23 touchdowns
In addition to rushing, Mathews adds 1,110 receiving yards and two touchdowns to his career totals
Mathews was the Chargers Offensive Player of the Year and an All-AFC pick by the Professional Football Writers of America in 2013
After the 2013 season, Mathews showed his appreciation to the offensive line by giving them watches as gifts
In 2011, Mathews was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl after rushing for over 1,000 yards
Prior to being drafted, Mathews attened Fresno State University where he played football for three seasons before entering the draft
He was a second-team Associated Press performer, a Sports Illustrated All-American, and first-team All-Western Athletic Conference during his junior season
In 2009, Mathews also became the only player in the nation to rush for more than 100 yards against three Top-25 teams
As a freshman at Fresno State, Mathew led all freshman with 14 touchdowns and averaged 6.0 yards per carry
He majored in General Studies during his tenure at Fresno State
Mathews is from Riverside, California and attended West High School in Bakersfield, CA
During his senior season in high school, Mathews led the nation with 3,396 yards and 44 touchdowns
Mathews was named first-team All-State (California) and a second-team All-American after his massive senior season at West High
A decorated high school athlete, Mathews also competed in hurdles and was a part of the 4x100m relay as a track and field letterman
