Matthews was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 12th pick in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. `, This article is about Clay Matthews Jr., who played from 1978 until 1996. Casey Matthews played linebacker at the University of Oregon (2007–2011), and was selected in Round 4 of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 116th pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. Clay and his son, Clay Matthews III, are the only father-son tandem to be named defensive player of the week in the NFL.[3]. He was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005, along with his brother Bruce. For his son, who plays for the Green Bay Packers, see. After his retirement, Clay Matthews opened a Pontiac Dealership in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid in 1992; Matthews's dealership has since closed. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Matthews was a four-time selection for the Pro Bowl with the Browns and was a cornerstone of the defense for well over a decade. He serves as defensive coordinator at Oaks Christian High School, a coed private school in Westlake Village, California that his son Casey attended. List of Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterbacks, List of Denver Broncos starting quarterbacks. William Clay Matthews III (* 14. College: USC (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 95 (229th overall since 1960) High School: Arcadia , New Trier Twp. He played 19 seasons and 278 games in the NFL (17th most in NFL history). Clay was a four-time Pro Bowler for Cleveland. In 1984, Matthews recorded 12.0 sacks. Matthews and his son, Clay Matthews III, are the only father-son tandem to be named Defensive Player of the Week in the NFL.[3]. William Clay Matthews Jr. He answered "32". The constitutional requisite age to become President is 35. After graduation, Clay Matthews III was drafted by the Green Bay Packers. [2] Matthews was drafted by the Browns out of the University of Southern California with the 12th pick in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Position: LB 6-2, 245lb (188cm, 111kg) Born: March 15, 1956 in Palo Alto, CA. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. After the 1993 season, Matthews signed with the Atlanta Falcons. [5], This article is about Clay Matthews Jr., who played from 1978 until 1996. One of his most memorable moments as a Brown was in a playoff game against the Bills on January 6, 1990. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. For his son, who is currently a free agent, see, 1974 USC Trojans football—UPI national champions, LB Clay Matthews Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week, http://www.footballscoop.com/high-school-scoop?start=36, "For Matthews Clan, N.F.L. 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Matthews was born in the Northridge section of Los Angeles, the son of Leslie and Clay Matthews Jr., a professional football player. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about linebacker Clay Matthews on ESPN. William Clay Matthews Jr. (born March 15, 1956) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Clay Matthews. OLB • #00 . [1] Matthews had 1,561 tackles in his career, the third most in NFL history.[2]. [1] According to one source, he has the third most career tackles in NFL history, with no active player within 500 tackles of his mark. Matthews was born into a football family. ufa. Clay Matthews. [4], Matthews is married to Leslie Matthews[vague]. The family has a history of professional football players. Two of his sons joined the football team at USC, while another joined the football team at the University of Oregon: Kyle Matthews was a safety at USC (2000–03) and Clay Matthews III played linebacker and defensive end at USC (2004–2008). Clay ended up scoring 41 points total, and the Matthews family did not win the $10,000 grand prize. Er spielt seit 2019 für die Los Angeles Rams in der National Football League (NFL). Matthews was one of the first players to negotiate a large contract going into the NFL. He is the father of Clay Matthews III, an All-Pro linebacker who is currently a free agent, and brother of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews. Matthews spielte College Football für die USC Trojans der University of Southern California. Matthews and his brother Bruce competed with members of their family on the popular TV game show Family Feud, hosted by Richard Dawson. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Early life. Clay III was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft, while Casey was drafted in Round 4 of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Is All in the Family", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clay_Matthews_Jr.&oldid=955997508, High school football coaches in California, Players of American football from California, Players of American football from Illinois, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, All Wikipedia articles needing clarification, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from October 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 May 2020, at 23:54. He was present at some infamous Browns playoff losses during the 1980s, known as Red Right 88 (1981), The Drive (1987), and The Fumble (1988), which stopped those Browns teams from potentially advancing to the Super Bowl. Matthews was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week twice on the Cleveland Browns (Week 12, 1984 and Week 9, 1991). Clay Matthews: Pos: LB, Career: 156 G, 3 TD, All-Pro(1st), 6xProBowl, Packers/Rams 2009-2019, born CA 1986 In 1995, at the age of 39, Matthews started all 16 games for the Falcons, and set a record as the oldest player to record a sack at the age of 40 years, 282 days. Player stats at NFL.com: William Clay Matthews Jr. (born March 15, 1956) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Clay and his brother Bruce competed with members of their family on the popular TV game show Family Feud, with Richard Dawson. He was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005, along with his brother Bruce. Matthews graduated from New Trier East High School in Winnetka, Illinois, in 1974. He serves as defensive coordinator at Oaks Christian High School, a co-ed private school in Westlake Village, California which his son Casey attended. In der NFL Draft wurde er an 26. The Matthews family won the game, with Matthews being one of two family members to play in the final round. William Clay Matthews, Jr. (born March 15, 1956) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons. [5] Clay III and Kyle played football at USC, while Casey was a linebacker for the Oregon Ducks football at the University of Oregon. (NFL.com). In 2014, he was named Director of Football Operations at Carter High School (Tennessee), where he once served as an assistant coach. [citation needed], Matthews was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week twice in his career with the Cleveland Browns (Week 12, 1984 and Week 9, 1991). He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns and played in 278 games over 19 NFL seasons, which initially ranked him at number 17 among most games played (currently at number 21, see List of NFL players by games played). In 2014, he was named Director of Football Operations at Carter (Tenn.) HS, where he once served as an assistant coach. Mai 1986 in Northridge) ist ein US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler auf der Position des Outside Linebackers. His father, Clay Matthews Sr., played for the NFL in the 1950s. Clay Matthews Jr. was drafted by the Browns in 1978 and was a member of the Browns until 1993. Latest on OLB Clay Matthews including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Matthews was drafted by the Browns out of the University of Southern California with the 12th pick in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. They have five children: Jennifer, Kyle, Brian, Clay III, and Casey. Matthews's grandfather was Clay Matthews Sr. His brother is linebacker Casey Matthews, and his uncle is Bruce Matthews.Both brothers were All-Americans in their time in college. President?". ?oldid=181992. According to one source, he has the third most career tackles in NFL history, with no active player within 500 tackles of his mark. One of five questions he was asked in the final round was "What is the ideal age for a U.S. He played 19 seasons and 278 games in the NFL (17th most in NFL history). Matthews was the first round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns. With only seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Bills at the Browns' two-yard line, Matthews intercepted a pass thrown by Bills quarterback Jim Kelly to seal a Cleveland victory. Matthews Jr. went on to play for the Atlanta Falcons from 1994-1996. Matthews resides in Agoura Hills, California. The Matthews Family won the game, and Clay was one of the two family members to play the final round. Position ausgewählt. Matthews and his brother Bruce both attended college at the University of Southern California (USC), where both played on the USC Trojans football team. [4], Clay Matthews' brother Bruce Matthews, who also played at USC, and father Clay Matthews, Sr. were also NFL players. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Clay was a four-time Pro Bowl… Matthews also opened a Pontiac car dealership in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid in 1992; it currently operates under new ownership[vague] as Sims Buick GMC. They ended the game with 41 points total but did not take the $10,000 grand prize. Info; Stats; …