17 Facts About Casey Matthews

Casey Christopher Matthews was born on January 16,1989 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Casey Matthews was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Casey Matthews chose Oregon over offers from Arizona State, California, Colorado, Georgia Tech and Ole Miss.

Casey Matthews attended the University of Oregon where he studied economics.

Casey Matthews compiled a career-high of nine tackles three times, against California, Stanford, and Oklahoma State.

Casey Matthews finished as the team's sixth-leading tackler and third in terms of tackles for loss, with 13.0 for 44 yards.

Casey Matthews recorded a forced fumble against Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton, which led to a game-tying score late in the fourth quarter.

Casey Matthews finished his college career at the University of Oregon with 50 games played, 245 tackles, nine sacks and four interceptions.

Casey Matthews was projected to be drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Casey Matthews was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Casey Matthews was signed to a four-year contract on July 27,2011.

Casey Matthews opened the 2011 NFL season as the Eagles' starting middle linebacker, playing in all 16 games.

Casey Matthews was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent on March 24,2015.

Casey Matthews sustained a hip labrum injury that required surgery and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season without playing in a game for the Vikings.

Casey Matthews was born in Northridge, California to parents Clay and Leslie Casey Matthews.

Casey Matthews has cousins involved in football: Kevin Matthews was a center for the Tennessee Titans, Jake Matthews is an offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons and Mike Matthews was a center for the Cleveland Browns.

Casey Matthews married his high school sweetheart Alyssa Grillo on July 14,2012.