Clay Matthews

Last Updated: April 5th, 2009
Managed By: Nick Haswell

School	USC
Height	6 ' 3.1 "
Weight	240 lbs.
Speed	4.67 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2009
Birth Date	5/14/1986
Jersey #	47
Current Position	DE
Projected Position	LB
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

USC's Profile for Clay Matthews

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Solo	Asst	TT	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INTs	PD	QBH
'05-'06	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
'06-'07	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
'07-'08	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
'08-'09	13	13	28	28	56	9	4.5	2	2	---	2	---

Overview

Former walk on who has had to train hard and earn his keep. Is a self-made player and has done it with weight and speed training as well as solid technique.
PRO DAY NOTE: Ran a 4.57 40.

Strengths

Plays the "Elephant" position in the USC Defense. Gets after the QB and has emerged onto the national scene by beating proven CFB OTs. Outstanding pass rush skills and quickness. Excellent special teams player. Gives a good effort every play.

Weaknesses

Needs to stay more disciplined and stick to his assignments. Can get fooled on misdirection and gets engulfed when bigger linemen get into him. Needs to show he can cover backs and TEs out of the backfield on a consistent basis.

Projection

Has 3-4 OLB written all over him. Fits best into the 3rd round because he will need some coaching up in the pass coverage world of the NFL. He will contribute and make an impact on special teams and as a pass rush specialist immediately.
2nd Round who could get into the first round after a solid SR Bowl.

NOTE: Recent rumors of steroid usage may push him down some draft boards.

Member Ratings

User: Hootlander
Date/Time: 04/7/2009 - 5:53PM CDT
Predicted Round: Undrafted

Bills play a 4-3, not a 3-4. IMO, way to high of a pick plus Bills do not need 2 DE in the 1st 2 rounds.

User: timb2
Date/Time: 04/1/2009 - 12:22AM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: NinerFan85
Date/Time: 01/6/2009 - 1:35PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

Middle of round 2. He's a perfect fit for 3-4 OLB.

User: ytse_jammer
Date/Time: 12/5/2008 - 6:31PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

Ladies and gents, I give you the next Lamarr Woodley. Easily the most dynamic of the heralded USC defenders--if you had no preconceptions he'd be the first player you'd see and think "NFL".