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219. Clay Matthews III

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219. Clay Matthews III

From the legendary Matthews family, Clay Matthews III became a perfect fit for Lambeau Field.  

Matthews was a star Linebacker since the moment he began, earning a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie year and making five more since.  Matthews has excelled at pass rushing and whenever you watch a game that featured Green Bay it is likely that Matthews was all over the screen.  

A First Team All-Pro in 2010, Matthews III was the runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year, with the PFWA naming him as their DPOY.

Matthews played a large part in Green Bay’s success in the 2010s, leading them to a Super Bowl in the aforementioned 2010 campaign.  He finished his career with a final year with the Rams, and had 91.5 Sacks with 130 Tackles for Loss over his career.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2025
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 156
  • Notable Statistics: 150 Games Started
    6 Interceptions
    191 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    17 Forced Fumbles
    5 Fumble Recoveries
    109 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    91.5 Quarterback Sacks
    519 Combined Tackles
    383 Solo Tackles
    136 Assisted Tackles
    130 Tackles for Loss
    200 Quarterback Hits
    95 Approximate Value

    15 Playoff Games
    4 Forced Fumbles
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    29 Fumble Recovery Yards
    11.0 Quarterback Sacks
    53 Combined Tackles
    32 Solo Tackles
    11 Assisted Tackles
    8 Tackles for Loss
    22 Quarterback Hits
  • Played For: Green Bay Packers , Los Angeles Rams
  • College: USC
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 26th Overall in 2009
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    PFWA Defensive Player of the Year (2010)
    The Sporting News Player of the Year (2010)
    First Team All-Pro (2010)
    Second Team All-Pro (2012)
    Pro Bowl (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 & 2015)
    All-Rookie (2009)
    Super Bowl Rings (Green Bay Packers, XLV)  

  • Other Points of Note:

    AP Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    2nd in 2010
    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2010)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (4) (2009, 2010, 2012 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (2) (2010 & 2012)

  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    19. Tackles for Loss: 130
    84. Quarterback Sacks: 91.5

  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Clay Matthews III be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 50%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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