Tyrann Mathieu is 29 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more
Tyrann Devine Mathieu is an American football player for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays safety and was picked 69th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Tyrann Mathieu Facts
| Birth Place | Nichols, South Carolina |
| Father’s Name | Darrin Hayes |
| Mother’s Name | – |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| College | LSU |
| Net Worth (2022) | $25 million |
| Salary (2022) | $14 million |
| Age | 29 |
| Date of Birth | May 13, 1992 |
| Height (ft) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2013 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 3 / 69th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2013 – Present |
| Position | Safety |
| Teams | Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Sydni Paige |
| Children | 2 |
| Endorsements | GQ, Jordan Brand |
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Tyrann Mathieu Contract Details
| Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $42,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | $14,800,000 |
| Average Salary | $14,000,000 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $26,800,000 |
| Total Guarantees | $26,800,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2022 / UFA |
Tyrann Matheiu is on a $42 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs spread across three years. He received a signing bonus of $14.8 million in 2019 and also managed to get $26.8 million of his total deal guranteed. He takes home $14 million in base salary each year.
Mathieu first signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a four year contract worth $3.05 million. He also received $817,187 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $265,000. He subsequently signed with Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth $7 million.
Tyrann Mathieu Net Worth
Tyrann Mathieu’s net worth in 2022 is estimated to be around $25 million, according to various sources. That is understandable granted he has been in the NFL for almost a decade now. Mathieu’s $14 million per season contract is coming to a close now. He is due for renewal with whoever offers him the most lucrative deal. His previous stints at Arizona and Houston handed him a strong base to build his wealth on. Now, he is making the big bucks with the Chiefs.
Mathieu has also enjoyed business ties with GQ magazine and sports apparel company, Jordan Brand. He is known to be a popular figure, drawing in plenty of attention from marketable brands. Mathieu could make his personal brand grow even more to increase his wealth off the field. So far, he has made close to $60 million from his contracts in the NFL.
Tyrann Mathieu Football Career
Tyrann Mathieu is a Super Bowl champion with nearly ten years spent in the National Football League. His beginnings were humble with an absent mother and a father who was incarcerated while he was still young. He went to St. Augustine High School and was a four-star recruit as per Rivals.com. He recorded 32 tackles, five interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery as a senior.
Mathieu accepted a scholarship to Louisana State University to play under coach Les Miles. He was the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas A&M. In his sophomore year, he became a Heisman Trophy finalist and was also awarded the Chuck Bednarik Award. Due to multiple drug test fails, he was dismissed from college.
Ahead of 2012, he was voted as the best cornerback prospect but he entered the league, projected to go in the second or third round. He had earned the nickname “Honey Badger”, making his NFL debut against the St. Louis Rams.
His career highlights include –
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2018)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2020, 2021)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2019–2021)
- NFL forced fumbles leader (2021)
- NFL tackles leader (2018)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- 2× MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
- First-team All-MEAC (2015)
Tyrann Mathieu Personal Life
Tyrann Mathieu had a difficult childhood. His biological mother was not there for the majority of his childhood. His father, Darrin Hayes also spent his life behind bars for murder. Tyrann was adopted by his uncle and aunt Tyrone and Sheila Mathieu.
Mathieu was arrested along with three other LSU former players for possession of marijuana in 2012.
FAQs About Tyrann Mathieu
Tyrann Mathieu earned three Pro Bowl honours in his career.
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