Ryan Mathews (American football)

Ryan Mathews
Mathews with the San Diego Chargers in 2011
No. 24
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1987-10-10) October 10, 1987
Riverside, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest (Bakersfield, California)
CollegeFresno State (2007–2009)
NFL draft2010: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards5,261
Rushing average4.4
Rushing touchdowns37
Receptions179
Receiving yards1,371
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ryan Jefforey Mathews (born October 10, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, earning second-team All-American honors in 2009. Mathews was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft with the 12th overall pick. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2011. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.