“Playing that for two years and being able to break it down, I feel really comfortable playing inside. The attention from the next generation of NFL defensive players hasn't gone unnoticed by Mathieu. Mathieu has overcome a lot to reach this level.
"It's a good feeling to have guys that are far younger than me watching me and are really studying me.
While Robertson admits he has a long way to go before being mentioned in the same conversation as Mathieu, he said that is the blueprint he’s following — both with his playmaking production in coverage and run support but the same kind of mental toughness. “At the end of the day, I’m a playmaker,” Robertson said. I feel like I have that as well. Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week following Week 3 of the 2015 season when he intercepted San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick twice, returning one 33 yards for a touchdown, adding five solo tackles, one tackle for loss and a team-leading two passes defensed. He lasted until the third round of the 2013 draft when he was selected by the Arizona Cardinals because he was viewed as a risky pick. His talent will instead be on full display for scouts at his Pro Day. "It's humbling because I'm not perfect. (2:12).
In college he developed a reputation for causing turnovers, setting a Southeastern Conference record with 11 career forced fumbles and earning the nickname "Honey Badger." I think a lot of young guys, they like that.". The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He's a captain. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. I don’t shy away from covering anybody, and I definitely don’t shy away from making plays. "All … I've been able to just believe in myself and continue to go forward. “In order to really be compared to Tyrann Mathieu, I’d have to do it at the next level, but he was also really criticized for his size coming out,” Robertson said Friday at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. • Rodgers became a star 10 years ago in Atlanta -- Tyrann Mathieu was hardly an unknown before he joined the Kansas City Chiefs and helped lead the team to a win in Super Bowl LIV. He spits nothing but wisdom. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Robertson’s coverage production speaks for itself, and if teams pass on him solely because of his size, they will be sorry. "The first name that comes to mind would be Tyrann Mathieu because he bounces around," Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons said. He emphasized how toughness and play strength are just as important as quickness in the slot because playing nickel means you’re often a primary run defender or blitzing threat. "All that he's been through, all that he preaches to us -- he's really the model role model. I'm not the fastest. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, former Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons compared his play style to current NFL stars Von Miller, Jalen Ramsey and Tyrann Mathieu. “The reason why I look up to Tyrann Mathieu is because of the mindset he approaches the game with. I feel like I'm inspiring a lot of people. INDIANAPOLIS — The Tyrann Mathieu comparison to a college prospect gets thrown out there each NFL draft cycle, and while there may never truly be another Honey Badger, there is one player in this 2020 class who is cut from the same cloth: Louisiana Tech’s Amik Robertson.
He played college football for Louisiana State University. The Derrick Thomas MVP Award winner Tyrann Mathieu talks with BJ Kissel at the 101 Awards, NFL Analyst Charles Davis breaks down a couple of S Tyrann Mathieu's top plays from the 2019 season from radio row at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. At just 5-foot-8, 185 pounds, Robertson’s size will likely be a sticking point for a lot of teams, but don’t tell that to him. 2021 NFL Draft Targets Giants Fans Should Watch On 10/3, 2021 NFL Draft: 5 Most Likely No. Named to AP's All-Pro Team and the PFW/PFWA All-NFL Team in 2015. I'm in such a great position to be a role model not only for the youth but my peers as well. "But they put him in the box, they put him deep safety and I feel like I can do the same thing as he does so I really [model] my game after his. More NFL draft coverage », • All 255 picks » | Biggest takeaways » "He can play anywhere in the back seven.". My past years, I did a lot of those things as well as far as blitzing, playing down in the box, playing up high, guarding the slot. • Bowen's favorites » | Pick analysis » Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team following his rookie year in 2013.
“I play bigger than I really am, and that’s something my coach harped on a lot. They’ve got a two-way go, so leverage is big too. Now make your pick. In his sophomore season, he was recognized as a consensus All-American, won the Chuck Bednarik Award as th It’s that passion — proving people wrong and why they should’ve picked him up earlier.”. He said that “dog mentality” to make things happen in all facets of the game is what sets him apart from other defenders in this draft whether it’s inside in the slot, in the box as a strong safety or lined up on the outside. Now, Robertson embraces it and believes he’s the best nickel defender in this year’s class. He's a leader in that locker room. That part won a vote from Mathieu from some combine participants. news After studying Robertson’s tape and seeing the same kind of traits Mathieu showed coming out of LSU, I’m not betting against him getting to that level. Wallace's comments are representative of those from the larger group. Patriots put RB Michel on IR, activate RB Harris, Sources: No new positives for Titans; Pats-KC on, Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes presented with dual problems in Patriots, October, Best bets for Monday's NFL slate: Patriots-Chiefs, Falcons-Packers, Rodgers became a star 10 years ago in Atlanta, Chiefs face dual problems in Patriots, October, Why Hoyer is expected to get Pats' QB call, Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star. • Experts on Round 1 » | Home setups » Eighth-year safety enters his eighth season with the Chiefs in 2020. Rick Smith, Keyshawn Johnson and Adam Schefter look back on marquee free-agent signings over the past five years, including Tyrann Mathieu to the Chiefs. "I feel like I'm on a bigger mission," he said. He was excellent in slot coverage, effective when he rushed the quarterback and led the Chiefs in interceptions with four. "He gets moved around a lot, he covers man-to-man," Michigan safety Josh Metellus said. I won't even grade well, right? 2020 NFL draft coverage• All 255 picks » | Biggest takeaways » Create, share, and brag over your own big board now. • Full class rankings from Scouts Inc. » After Mathieu was named first-team All-Pro for the second time in his seven-year NFL career and his team won Super Bowl LIV, he's become an icon. I think it speaks volumes really to the people around me. I definitely want to model my game after him.". During the 2018 season, matched his career high with 89 total tackles (70 solo), a career-high 3.0 sacks, two interceptions, eight passes defensed, four quarterback hits, five tackles for loss and one fumble recovery with the Houston Texans. You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. Earned his first Pro Bowl nomination following the 2015 season. • Chiefs face dual problems in Patriots, October Be sure to tune into more Draft Watch Parties on Chiefs YouTube. Robertson was an undersized playmaker at cornerback for most of his career and said the Honey Badger is who he looked up to and modeled his game after, as he was the blueprint for nickel defenders with his profile. I think a lot of people look up to me just because of some of the adversity I've been able to overcome.". "It's not necessarily about myself. I think football is really small. His last "Top 100" appearance came in 2016. ", Who are some of the top NFL free-agent signings of the past five years? • Week 4 takeaways: Browns offense on fire. Mathieu plays the type of game that's easy to appreciate. The Chiefs used him in a variety of roles and he excelled at all of them. “I play a way that makes people look at me different,” he said. He was thrown off his college team at LSU for violating the school's substance abuse policy for athletes. Tyrann Mathieu's stock is one of the big questions heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, but the former LSU cornerback erased any doubts about his on-field speed with a solid 40-yard dash. • Full class rankings from Scouts Inc. » I play for the guy next to me more so than myself. Tyrann Devine Mathieu, nicknamed "The Honey Badger" and "The Landlord", is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
I'm not the prototypical athlete. Awarded the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November during the 2015 season.
• Why Hoyer is expected to get Pats' QB call Instead, he will tell you to look at his film, where you will find 14 interceptions, 34 pass deflections, four sacks and three touchdowns in three years. I'm not the biggest. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Every team I've been on, people have been able to see that. San Francisco 49ers 2021 7-Round Mock Draft: September Edition, Women In Football: Briazja Wade Is Just Getting Started In Louisiana. Relive some of the best plays from safety Tyrann Mathieu during the Chiefs 2019 season, Safety Tyrann Mathieu speaks with the media ahead of Super Bowl LIV. NFL Analyst Charles Davis breaks down a couple of S Tyrann Mathieu's top plays from the 2019 season from radio row at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine video Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu joins "NFL Total Access" to discuss winning Super Bowl LIV, his upcoming wedding and more. (2:12), Tyrann Mathieu's FBI -- football intelligence -- registers with younger players, Referee defends sack call that benefited Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs are first to 4-0 in four straight seasons, Patriots waste a chance for points with Brian Hoyer sack, Chiefs sack leader Jones inactive against Patriots. ", Southern Illinois defensive back Jeremy Chinn said, "You see him all over the field, playing safety, playing slot corner, playing outside corner, linebacker at times.
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