Ochaun Mathis Explained

Ochaun Mathis
Currentteam:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:45
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:8 January 1999
Birth Place:Manor, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:250
High School:Manor (TX)
College:TCU (2018–2021)
Nebraska (2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:189
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Highlights:
Pfr:MathOc00
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles

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.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2023.[10] He was activated on October 7.[11]

On August 25, 2024, Mathis was waived by the Rams.[12]

New England Patriots

On August 30, 2024, Mathis was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[13] On October 29, he was promoted to the active roster.[14] On November 19, Mathis was released.[15]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 22, 2024, Mathis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis . Danny . July 17, 2021 . FOOTBALL: TCU defense leans on Manor's Ochaun Mathis in 2021 . September 16, 2022 . Austin American-Statesman.
  2. Web site: Mendez . Carlos . December 20, 2017 . TCU football recruiting: Ochaun Mathis commits to Frogs . September 16, 2022 . Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  3. Web site: Sipple . Steven M. . February 20, 2022 . TCU pass rusher Ochaun Mathis places Nebraska among five finalists as transfer option . September 16, 2022 . Lincoln Journal Star.
  4. Web site: Davison . Drew . November 10, 2020 . TCU's Ochaun Mathis finding his inner 'Coach P' during rise . September 16, 2022 . Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  5. Web site: TCU football lands two players on All-Big 12 preseason team. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. July 7, 2021. September 16, 2022.
  6. Web site: Ochaun Mathis named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list. Zack. Carpenter. Rivals.com. July 26, 2022. September 16, 2022.
  7. Web site: TCU football: DE Ochaun Mathis to enter NCAA transfer portal. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 12, 2022. September 16, 2022.
  8. Web site: All-Big 12 defensive end Ochaun Mathis transferring to Nebraska. Adam. Rittenberg. ESPN.com. April 30, 2022. September 16, 2022.
  9. Web site: READ: Rams select Nebraska OLB Ochaun Mathis with 189th pick in 2023 NFL Draft. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. April 29, 2023.
  10. RamsNFL. 1697653790030364877. LA Rams Transactions: Reserve/Injured LB Ochaun Mathis.
  11. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . Rams activate Cooper Kupp and Ochaun Mathis from IR . Yahoo! Sports . 2023-10-07 . 2024-07-21.
  12. Web site: Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. August 25, 2024.
  13. Web site: Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad. Patriots.com. August 30, 2024.
  14. Web site: Patriots Sign LB Ochaun Mathis to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad WR Braylon Sanders Signed to the Practice Squad . 2024-10-29 . Patriots.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: Patriots Sign LB Titus Leo to the 53-Man Roster from the Colts Practice Squad; Announce Additional Roster Moves . patriots.com . 21 November 2024.
  16. Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles sign LB Ochaun Mathis to the practice squad . 2024-11-22 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . en-US.

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