21 Facts About Evan Mathis

Evan Bradley Mathis was born on November 1,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 12 seasons in the National Football League.

Evan Mathis played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Evan Mathis graduated from Homewood High School in Homewood, Alabama, where he played football and competed in track and wrestling.

In wrestling, Evan Mathis won the 2000 Alabama 6A heavyweight championship.

Evan Mathis competed with Alonzo Ephraim for the starting center job during spring practice in 2001, but lost out.

Evan Mathis started four seasons on the offensive line for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.

Evan Mathis started 47 consecutive games beginning in the 4th game of his redshirt freshman year.

Evan Mathis helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for the Crimson Tide to lead the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards per game in 2004.

Evan Mathis was signed by the Miami Dolphins on September 9,2008, after Donald Thomas, their rookie starting right guard spot was put on injured reserve.

Evan Mathis played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2008 to 2010.

Evan Mathis did not allow a sack during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Immediately after the preseason, Evan Mathis won the starting job at left guard for the 2011 season.

Evan Mathis signed a five-year, $25.5 million contract with the Eagles on March 17,2012.

Evan Mathis was named to the USA Today All-Pro Team after the 2012 season.

Evan Mathis was voted First-team All-Pro in 2013 for his excellent performance with Philadelphia.

Evan Mathis was released by the team on June 11,2015, after he held out of OTAs in search of a new contract.

Evan Mathis signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals on March 16,2016.

Evan Mathis was placed on injured reserve on October 8,2016, after suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Evan Mathis announced his retirement via Twitter on January 20,2017.

Evan Mathis's uncle is Bob Baumhower, who played defensive tackle for Alabama and the Miami Dolphins.

Evan Mathis finished 35th at the 2019 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship.