Jerome Mathis
| Houston Texans — No. 13 | |
| Wide receiver / Kick returner | |
| Date of Birth: July 26 1983 | |
Place of Birth: Petersburg, Virginia  |
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| Height: ft in ( m) | Weight: lb ( kg) |
| National Football League Debut | |
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| 2005 for the Houston Texans | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
| Career History | |
| College: Hampton | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 114 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jerome Alvon Mathis (born July 26, 1983 in Petersburg, Virginia) is an American football wide receiver and kick returner who currently plays for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Texans in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Hampton.
Mathis earned a Pro Bowl selection and was an All-Pro during the 2005 season.
High school career
Mathis attended Petersburg High School in Petersburg, where he was an all-state, all-district and all-metro wide receiver and kick returner. He left high school as a six time state champion in track, winning the 2001 national indoor 200 meter title at the Nike Classic.
College career
Mathis holds the NCAA record for career kick return average, breaking the record set by John Taylor of Delaware State University, with an average of 26.6 yards per return. He also holds the NCAA record for career kickoff returns for a touchdown with six. Mathis recorded the second fastest 40 time at the 2005 NFL Combine with a time of 4.28 seconds, just slower than Fabian Washington, who made it in 4.25 seconds.
Pro career
In his rookie season with the Texans, he was selected to the Pro Bowl for the AFC to be their starter as a kick returner. He was one of three rookies (Shawn Merriman, linebacker, of the San Diego Chargers and Lofa Tatupu, linebacker, of the Seattle Seahawks, being the others) selected to be participants in the game.
NFL Accomplishments
2005- 99 Yard Touchdown return- Houston Texans Vs. Kansas City Chiefs
2005- Selelcted as starting Kick Returner (KR) for the AFC Pro Bowl Team
2005- Selected to Dr. Z's All-Pro team (KR)- Sports Illustrated
2005- Selected to the NFL All-Pro Team
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