Tyrann Mathieu
American football safety, Super Bowl Champion
Born
May 13th, 1992
32 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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