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{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Evan Mathis
| image       = Evan Mathis 2014.jpg
| alt         =
| caption     = Mathis with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014
| number      = 71, 73, 66, 69
| position    = [[Guard (gridiron football)|Guard]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1981|11|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Birmingham, Alabama]], U.S.
| death_date  = 
| death_place = 
| height_ft   = 6
| height_in   = 5
| weight_lb   = 301
| high_school = [[Homewood High School|Homewood]] {{avoid wrap| ([[Homewood, Alabama]])}}
| college     = [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] (2000–2004)
| draftyear   = 2005
| draftround  = 3
| draftpick   = 79
| pastteams   = * [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2007}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2008|2010}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2011|2014}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
| highlights  = * [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
* First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2013 All-Pro Team|2013]])
* 2× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2014 Pro Bowl|2013]], [[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]])
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2004 All-SEC football team|2004]])
| statlabel1  = Games played
| statvalue1  = 134
| statlabel2  = Games started
| statvalue2  = 94
| statlabel3  = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue3  = 1
| pfr         = M/MathEv20 
}}

'''Evan Bradley Mathis''' (born November 1, 1981) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Guard (gridiron football)|guard]] for 12 seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]], and was selected by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the third round of the [[2005 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Mathis also played for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Denver Broncos]] and [[Arizona Cardinals]].

==Early life==
Mathis graduated from [[Homewood High School]] in [[Homewood, Alabama]], where he played football and competed in track and wrestling. He was coached by Bob Newton in [[high school football|football]]. In [[wrestling]], Mathis won the 2000 Alabama 6A heavyweight championship. In [[track & field]], Mathis competed in the [[shot put]] event (top-throw of 15.24 meters).

==College career==
Although he bulked up from {{convert|240|lb|kg}} to {{convert|276|lb|kg}} after signing with Alabama in February 2000,<ref>{{cite news |author=Lumpkin III, Bill |title=Alabama, Mississippi stars face off tonight |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=f8MfAAAAIBAJ&pg=2873,1763416 |newspaper=[[The Gadsden Times]] |date=June 16, 2000 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> Mathis was [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] as a true freshman. In April 2001, he was named the [[Paul Crane]] Most Improved Offensive Lineman for Alabama along with tight end Theo Sanders.<ref>{{cite news |author=Deas, Tommy |title=Croyle wrestles Myles down after touchdown |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gz0dAAAAIBAJ&pg=4453,3447414 |work=[[The Tuscaloosa News]] |date=April 15, 2001 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> He competed with [[Alonzo Ephraim]] for the starting [[Center (American football)|center]] job during spring practice in 2001,<ref>{{cite news |author=Hurt, Cecil |title=Franchione doesn't see same move as Tuesday |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ehofAAAAIBAJ&pg=4460,2855459 |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=March 15, 2001 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> but lost out. Instead, he beat out Dante Ellington for the starting right tackle job,<ref>{{cite news |author=Hurt, Cecil |title=Dante Ellington takes redshirt to improve |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9XshAAAAIBAJ&pg=4260,2220635 |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=August 5, 2002 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> making his first start against [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Hurt, Cecil |title=Franchione shuffles secondary lineup |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OzwdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5018,637728 |newspaper=The Tuscaloosa News |date=October 4, 2001 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref>

Mathis started four seasons on the offensive line for the [[University of Alabama]] Crimson Tide. His first three years he played tackle, before shifting to left guard as a senior. He started 47 consecutive games beginning in the 4th game of his redshirt freshman year.  He 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.

==Professional career==
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|    ten split = 1.66
| twenty split = 2.87
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|   cone drill = 7.39
|     vertical = 35.5
|     broad ft = 9
|     broad in = 9
|        bench = 35
|    wonderlic = 
|     arm span = 32 1/2
|    hand span = 10 3/4
|         note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=54454&DraftYear=2005 |title=2005 Draft Scout Evan Mathis, Alabama NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=June 15, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=7183 |title=Evan Mathis, Combine Results, OG - Alabama |website=nflcombineresults.com |access-date=June 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===Miami Dolphins===
Mathis was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] on September 9, 2008, after [[Donald Thomas (American football)|Donald Thomas]], their rookie starting right guard spot was put on [[injured reserve]]. The Dolphins released him November 8 after playing seven games for them.<ref name="c016">{{cite web | last=Nelson | first=Chris J. | title=Dolphins Release Guard Evan Mathis, Promote Matt McChesney From Practice Squad | website=Bleacher Report | date=2008-11-08 | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/79214-dolphins-release-guard-evan-mathis-promote-matt-mcchesney-from-practice-squad | access-date=2024-12-24}}</ref>

===Cincinnati Bengals===
Mathis played for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] from 2008 to 2010. He did not allow a [[Quarterback sack|sack]] during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.<ref>{{cite news |author=Swarz, Bryn |title=Allure Of Mudd Lures Vet Mathis |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Allure-Of-Mudd-Lures-Vet-Mathis/459436ea-c2cf-4390-9f6a-f1243873fde9 |work=philadelphiaeagles.com |date=July 31, 2011 |access-date=July 31, 2011 |archive-date=August 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110804041018/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Allure-Of-Mudd-Lures-Vet-Mathis/459436ea-c2cf-4390-9f6a-f1243873fde9 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Philadelphia Eagles===
The [[Philadelphia Eagles]] signed Mathis to a one-year contract on July 31, 2011.<ref>{{cite news |author=Graziano, Dan |title=Eagles sign Mathis, wait out Watkins |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42566/eagles-sign-mathis-wait-out-watkins |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=July 31, 2011 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> Immediately after the preseason, Mathis won the starting job at left guard for the [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]].<ref>{{cite news |author=McLane, Jeff |title=Herremans to RT; Mathis to LG. Evan Mathis quickly rose to the top of most NFL offensive lineman ranks.  |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Herremans-to-RT-Mathis-to-LG.html |publisher=philly.com |date=August 27, 2011 |access-date=August 27, 2011}}</ref> He signed a five-year, $25.5 million contract with the Eagles on March 17, 2012.

[[Pro Football Focus]] rated Mathis as the best guard in the NFL for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 season. In 2014, he was rated as the second best guard in the league despite missing seven games due to injury.<ref>{{cite news |author=Elsayed, Khaled |title=2011 PFF All-Pro Team |url=http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/05/2011-pff-all-pro-team/ |publisher=profootballfocus.com |date=January 5, 2012 |access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref>

Mathis was named to the USA Today All-Pro Team after the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite news |author=Davis, Nate |title=Alex Smith, Super Bowl QBs headline USA TODAY Sports' 21st All-Joe team |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/13/all-joe-team-alex-smith-joe-flacco-colin-kaepernick/1915075/ |publisher=[[usatoday.com]] |date=February 13, 2013 |access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>

Ranked #6 overall in [[Pro Football Focus]]' Top 101 of 2012.<ref>{{cite news |author=Elsayed, Khaled |title=PFF's Top 101 of 2012 |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/03/pffs-top-101-of-2012-the-top-10/ |publisher=[[profootballfocus.com]] |date=May 3, 2013 |access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref> In 2013, [[Pro Football Focus]] chose Mathis for its inaugural Bruce Matthews Award recognizing the NFL's best offensive lineman.<ref>{{cite news |author=Monson, Sam |title=2013 Bruce Matthews Award |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/09/2013-bruce-matthews-award/ |publisher=[[profootballfocus.com]] |date=January 9, 2014 |access-date=February 19, 2015}}</ref> He was voted First-team [[All-Pro]] in 2013 for his excellent performance with Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pro32.ap.org/article/2013-all-pro-team |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104005331/http://pro32.ap.org/article/2013-all-pro-team |archive-date=January 4, 2014 |title=2013 All-Pro Team {{!}} Pro32: Head to Head}}</ref>

Mathis was released by the team on June 11, 2015, after he held out of OTAs in search of a new contract.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brady|first1=James|title=Evan Mathis released by Eagles, per report|date=June 11, 2015|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/6/11/8767805/evan-mathis-released-eagles|publisher=SB Nation|access-date=June 11, 2015}}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===
On August 25, 2015, Mathis agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mason |first=Andrew |date=August 25, 2015 |title=Broncos agree to terms with two-time Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-two-time-Pro-Bowl-guard-Evan-Mathis/ba67885d-72dc-425a-8102-1085299c2796 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826214443/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-two-time-Pro-Bowl-guard-Evan-Mathis/ba67885d-72dc-425a-8102-1085299c2796 |archive-date=August 26, 2015 |access-date=August 25, 2015 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, Mathis won his first career [[Super Bowl]] when the Broncos beat the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] 24–10 in [[Super Bowl 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref>

===Arizona Cardinals===
Mathis signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the [[Arizona Cardinals]] on March 16, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-agree-to-1-year-contract-with-evan-mathis-0ap3000000644994|title=Cardinals agree to 1-year contract with Evan Mathis|first= Kevin|last=Patra|date=March 16, 2016|access-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2016, after suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the [[2016 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Evan Mathis Placed On IR|url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Evan-Mathis-Placed-On-IR/fc16996a-7432-4966-8bf4-d41e9903a3d4|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 8, 2016|access-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109225749/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Evan-Mathis-Placed-On-IR/fc16996a-7432-4966-8bf4-d41e9903a3d4|archive-date=January 9, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mathis announced his retirement via [[Twitter]] on January 20, 2017.<ref name="v239">{{cite web | last=Learn | first=Connor | title=Evan Mathis announces retirement, probably | website=FanSided | date=2017-01-03 | url=https://fansided.com/2017/01/02/evan-mathis-announces-retirement-probably/ | access-date=2024-12-24}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Evan Mathis and Dwayne Johnson.JPG|thumb|right|Mathis and [[Dwayne Johnson]] in 2012]]
Mathis's uncle is [[Bob Baumhower]], who played [[defensive tackle]] for Alabama and the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Kiper Jr., Mel |author-link=Mel Kiper, Jr. |title=Alabama in hunt in SEC West |url=https://www.espn.com/melkiper/s/2002/0812/1417062.html |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=August 12, 2002 |access-date=July 31, 2011}}</ref> Mathis and previous wife, TikTok star Katie Mathis, coparent 3 daughters. Mathis married Megan Mathis on 11/11/22.

On April 19, 2018, Mathis sold a 1952 [[Topps]] [[Mickey Mantle]] [[baseball card]] via [[Heritage Auctions]] for $2.88 million. At the time, it was the second-highest sale price for a [[trading card]] ever, behind only the [[T206 Honus Wagner]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Carroll |first1=Charlotte |title=Evan Mathis sells 1952 Mickey Mantle card for $2.88M |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/20/1952-mickey-mantle-card-topps-sells |access-date=24 August 2020 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=April 20, 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref>

Mathis finished 35th at the 2019 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC).<ref name="y358">{{cite web | last=Cross | first=Valerie | title=Retired NFL Offensive Lineman Evan Mathis Takes on Poker Pros at the PCA | website=PokerNews | date=2019-01-13 | url=https://www.pokernews.com/news/2019/01/retired-nfl-offensive-lineman-evan-mathis-pca-33100.htm | access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>

Mathis now runs a technology development company called mathisit (pronounced math is it).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mathisit.com | title=mathisit.com }}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
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