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<\/a><\/p>\nMathis posted an impressive 9.5 sacks in 10 games in 2020 but otherwise had just 10 in 40 other games in his career. In addition, his pressure rates were fairly consistent but nothing special. He hasn\u2019t had much success in NFL regular season or preseason action either, other than a few flashes.<\/p>\n
As a pass rusher, he showcases a decent get-off and can bend the edge to a degree.<\/p>\n
He is someone who can be effective on interior rushes if standing up at the line or stunting inside.<\/p>\n However, NFL linemen have typically been able to stay in front of him or redirect him upfield.<\/p>\n Mathis is a decent run defender, who can pursue downhill and plays with good discipline on the edge.<\/p>\n He can be controlled and sealed off by opposing tackles on the edge but has the physicality to take on lead blockers.<\/p>\n Mathis is relentless in pursuit, with good closing speed and an ability to extend beyond his frame to wrap up and drag down ball carriers.<\/p>\n He averaged just over five missed tackles per season in college with eight being the most he ever had in a season.<\/p>\n He can make some hard hits but had one forced fumble in his college career although he has had another in the NFL.<\/p>\n Mathis doesn\u2019t necessary showcase a mastery of a variety of pass rushing moves, but his 35.5-inch arms give him a good foundation to work with and he\u2019s shown signs of being able to exploit a length advantage at times.<\/p>\n He could probably benefit from sharpening up his footwork to disguise his rush and honing his technique when ripping through as he comes around the edge, but he shows some ability to vary up his rush speed.<\/p>\n Mathis hasn\u2019t dropped into coverage that often but he does do it from time to time and is probably more experienced at doing so than most edge defenders at this level, unless they converted from another position.<\/p>\n Most of his six career pass breakups come from getting his hands up to deflect passes; something which he is adept at. However, on this play, despite not getting his head turned, he did a great job of staying with the back to save a potential big play.<\/p>\n He also intercepted a pass on a two-point conversion attempt, early on in a game TCU ultimately won 34-32.<\/p>\n Most of Mathis\u2019 experience on special teams has been rushing kicks, with his athletic ability on display on this field goal block.<\/p>\n He also made this special teams tackle and forced a fumble in kickoff coverage during 2024 regular season action.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n