Tyrann Mathieu

American football safety, Super Bowl Champion

Tyrann Mathieu - American football safety, Super Bowl Champion
Born

May 13th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs. Achieved significant recognition for performance in various seasons, culminating in a Super Bowl Championship with the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Attended Louisiana State University, winning the prestigious Chuck Bednarik Award in 2011, recognizing excellence in college football defense. Noted for an aggressive playing style and strong coverage skills.

Super Bowl Champion with Kansas City Chiefs

Chuck Bednarik Award recipient in 2011

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