Reggie Mathis facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | March 18, 1956 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| High school: | Chattanooga (TN) Notre Dame |
| College: | Oklahoma |
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Reginald "Reggie" Levi Mathis, born on March 18, 1956, is a former American football player. He was known for playing as a linebacker. A linebacker is a very important defensive player in football. They help stop the other team from scoring by tackling players and blocking passes. Reggie played for several teams during his career, including the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL).
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Reggie Mathis's Football Journey
Reggie Mathis grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Notre Dame High School there. He was a talented athlete and loved playing football.
College Football Days
After high school, Reggie went to the University of Oklahoma. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Playing for a big college team like the Sooners helped him get ready for professional football. In 1978, he was even named to the First-team All-Big Eight team. This meant he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Professional Football Career
Reggie Mathis began his professional career in 1979. He was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft. This was a big achievement, as only the best college players get drafted into the NFL.
Playing in the NFL
Reggie played for the New Orleans Saints for two seasons, in 1979 and 1980. The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. Playing in the NFL is a dream for many young football players.
Other Leagues and Teams
After his time in the NFL, Reggie continued to play professional football in other leagues. He played for the New Jersey Generals in the USFL in 1983. The USFL was a league that played in the spring and summer.
Later, in 1985, he played for the San Antonio Gunslingers, also in the USFL. That same year, he also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL. The CFL is Canada's professional football league, and it has slightly different rules than American football.
Reggie's career continued into the late 1980s. From 1988 to 1990, he played for the Detroit Drive in the AFL. The AFL was a league that played football indoors on a smaller field. In 1989, he was recognized as a First-team All-Arena player, showing he was one of the top players in that league.
Reggie Mathis had a long and varied career playing football across different leagues. He showed dedication to the sport for many years.
