The steal of the draft?

**Deb** · 11-29-2012, 05:38 PM

Unsurprisingly, former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is expected to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. By now, his spectacularly troubled college career is well-chronicled.

Mathieu starred as a freshman and sophomore for the Tigers, but was kicked off the team following a reported failed drug test. Mathieu sought treatment but he and three other former LSU players were charged with marijuana possession in October.

But before everything went bad for Mathieu, he was the talk of college football. In just two seasons, he broke LSU's career record for forced fumbles and had a penchant for big punt returns. He amassed 133 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four interceptions and forced 11 fumbles. He won the Bednarik Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. He was a Heisman favorite before the notion Johnny Football or undefeated Notre Dame even existed.

On the field, Mathieu was exemplary. On a defense loaded with the likes of Michael Brockers, Morris Claiborne, Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, Mathieu was the best player.

He may not stand tall (a listed 5-foot-9), but he played big. Mathieu knew how to deliver crushing hits in coverage at just the right time. He could play the run as well as you could ask. And he was versatile.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-dra...2013-nfl-draft

**Lee** · 11-29-2012, 05:43 PM

Na...if someone wants them they will take him. everybody knows what he brings to the table, they will make their decisions based on that. Steals, I would say, are those players that nobody else seemed to know about. This is a matter of teams making a decision whether or not he is worth the trouble to them.

**G-men** · 11-29-2012, 05:46 PM

I think he's somebody that could be a good chance to take in the 4th round or so

**Leon** · 11-29-2012, 05:51 PM

Cowboys

**Lee** · 11-29-2012, 05:52 PM

I think he may go earlier, all it takes is one team. Like the Rams and Janoris Jenkins.

**Brandon** · 11-29-2012, 06:12 PM

As long as he is clean. That's all it will take. He's got the instincts and the talent. He needs to just stay away from this trouble that's plagued him this far.

**BenJarvus Green-Ellis** · 11-29-2012, 09:32 PM

Mathieu was kind of overrated as a defender. He had the luxury of taking a ton of chances because he had great players surrounding him in the secondary. Easy to avoid looking like a dumbass when you have your teammates cleaning up your mistakes.

He'll be drafted alone on his special teams skills, though.

**Lee** · 12-01-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenJarvus Green-Ellis

He'll be drafted alone on his special teams skills, though.

That's where a lot of the highlights were coming from.

11-29-2012, 05:38 PM	#1
Deb Owner/Maid HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 49,135 Reputation: 1463 My Mood: : $536349	The steal of the draft? Unsurprisingly, former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is expected to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. By now, his spectacularly troubled college career is well-chronicled. Mathieu starred as a freshman and sophomore for the Tigers, but was kicked off the team following a reported failed drug test. Mathieu sought treatment but he and three other former LSU players were charged with marijuana possession in October. But before everything went bad for Mathieu, he was the talk of college football. In just two seasons, he broke LSU's career record for forced fumbles and had a penchant for big punt returns. He amassed 133 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four interceptions and forced 11 fumbles. He won the Bednarik Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. He was a Heisman favorite before the notion Johnny Football or undefeated Notre Dame even existed. On the field, Mathieu was exemplary. On a defense loaded with the likes of Michael Brockers, Morris Claiborne, Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, Mathieu was the best player. He may not stand tall (a listed 5-foot-9), but he played big. Mathieu knew how to deliver crushing hits in coverage at just the right time. He could play the run as well as you could ask. And he was versatile. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-dra...2013-nfl-draft __________________ "And in the depths of winter, I found in me am invincible summer."

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Brandon Member of the FWAA Blue Chipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,081 Reputation: 588 My Mood: : $23472	As long as he is clean. That's all it will take. He's got the instincts and the talent. He needs to just stay away from this trouble that's plagued him this far. __________________ Member of the Football Writers Association of America Follow me on Twitter: @BW_Recruiting

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BenJarvus Green-Ellis Stool worshipper Casual Fan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 201 Reputation: 195 : $2000	Mathieu was kind of overrated as a defender. He had the luxury of taking a ton of chances because he had great players surrounding him in the secondary. Easy to avoid looking like a dumbass when you have your teammates cleaning up your mistakes. He'll be drafted alone on his special teams skills, though. __________________

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