Rashean Mathis
| Jacksonville Jaguars — No. 27 | |
| Cornerback | |
| Date of Birth: August 27 1980 | |
Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida  |
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| Height: ft in ( m) | Weight: lb ( kg) |
| National Football League Debut | |
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| 2003 for the Jacksonville Jaguars | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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| Career History | |
| College: Bethune-Cookman College | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Rashean Jamil Mathis (born August 27 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.
High School
Mathis attended high school in Jacksonville at local Englewood High School.
College
Mathis played college football at Bethune-Cookman College. He was unable to receive any scholarships from larger schools because he broke his leg during high school.
NFL
Mathis had 81 tackles as a rookie. He played both safety and cornerback his rookie year. He converted to cornerback full-time for the 2004 NFL season.
Mathis was selected to his first NFL Pro Bowl in 2006 after finishing third in the league with 8 interceptions, starting alongside Champ Bailey. He along with John Henderson were the only Jaguars on the team.
Personal
Rashean's brother, Jerry Williams, plays for the ABA's Jacksonville JAM. Rashean played in one game for the JAM.
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