Ryker Mathews Explained

Ryker Mathews
Number:61, 72
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:28 November 1992
Birth Place:American Fork, Utah, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:320
High School:American Fork (UT)
College:BYU
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:American
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Ryker Mathews (born November 28, 1992) is a professional Canadian football offensive tackle of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He attended Brigham Young University and went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. He was later signed by the New Orleans Saints.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Mathews signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016. On August 1, 2016, he was waived by the Saints and placed on injured reserve.[1] On September 16, 2016, he was cut from the New Orleans Saints.[2]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (first stint)

Mathews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 25, 2017 and played for the team for two years.

New England Patriots

On January 14, 2019, Mathews signed a reserve/future contract with the New England Patriots.[3] On May 2, 2019, the Patriots waived Matthews.[4]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)

On May 26, 2019, Mathews was re-signed by Hamilton.[5]

BC Lions

Upon entering free agency, Mathews signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions on February 11, 2020.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BYU's Ryker Mathews aims to maul his way to a Saints roster spot. Sports Illustrated. May 11, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2016 NFL Transactions: New Orleans Saints, Cut.. Fox Sports.. September 20, 2016.
  3. Web site: Patriots Plan Ahead, Sign Ex-CFL Offensive Tackle To Future Deal. Kyed, Doug. NESN.com. January 14, 2019.
  4. Web site: Patriots Sign 10 Rookie Free Agents and Two Free Agents. Patriots.com. May 2, 2019.
  5. Web site: Tiger-Cats sign offensive lineman Mathews, release running back Carter. Sportsnet.ca. May 26, 2019.
  6. Web site: Lions Sign Offensive Lineman Ryker Mathews. BC Lions. February 11, 2020.