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Ricardo Mathews

DE

Ricardo Mathews came into the league as a 7th-round selection (238th overall) in 2010, drafted out of Cincinnati. His most recent season came in 2016 with PIT, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 45.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 44th percentile.

Size

6'3", 300#

College

Cincinnati

Draft

Rd 7, 238th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
45.9

44th percentile among DEFs

11 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3+0.13
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2+0.05
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016PIT45.911
2015LAC45.811
2014LAC53.811
2013IND38.613
2012IND36.310
2011IND42.211
2010IND271

Career profile

Ricardo Mathews has appeared in 68 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: IND (2010–2013), LAC (2014–2015), PIT (2016).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 53.8, in the 64th percentile among DEFs that year.

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CIN—39.1
Week 5NYJ—39.2
Week 7NE—40.6
Week 9BAL—58.9
Week 11CLE—59.2
Week 12IND—40.4
Week 13NYG—78.3
Week 14BUF—39.6
Week 15CIN—40.1
Week 16BAL—39.5
Week 17CLE—39.8

Ricardo Mathews — common questions

What position does Ricardo Mathews play?
Ricardo Mathews is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Ricardo Mathews played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ricardo Mathews has played for IND (2010–2013), LAC (2014–2015), PIT (2016).
Where did Ricardo Mathews go to college?
Ricardo Mathews played college football at Cincinnati.
When was Ricardo Mathews drafted?
Ricardo Mathews was selected in round 7, 238th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ricardo Mathews scored?
Ricardo Mathews has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ricardo Mathews's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ricardo Mathews rated 45.9 for 2016, the 44th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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