Clay Matthews Jr.

About Clay Matthews Jr.

During his nineteen seasons in the National Football League, he was a linebacker for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns, logging a total of 1,561 tackles.

William Clay Matthews Jr. is a former American football player who played for Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football Federation. He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns and played 278 in 19 NFL seasons, initially ranking 17th among most games played. Matthews has had 1,561 tackles in his career, the third highest in NFL history. He is the father of Clay Matthews III, an All-Pro sub-midfielder who is currently a free agent, and Casey Matthews, a former American football midfielder; brother of Hall of Fame forward Bruce Matthews.

Date of birth	March 15, 1956
College	USC
Place of birth	Palo Alto, California
Position	Linebacker
High school	New Trier East (IL)
NFL Draft	1978 / Round: 1/ Pick: 12

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Trivia

Over the course of his career, he earned two AFC Defensive Player of the Week titles.

Clay Matthews Jr. before fame

He played collegiate football for the University of Southern California before joining the Cleveland Browns after the NFL draft in 1978.

Achievement of Clay Matthews Jr.

He won two AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards over his career.

Salary 2020

$4.6 million per year

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Clay Matthews Jr. family life

Clay Matthews III and Casey Matthews, his sons, both played in the NFL. Bruce Matthews, his brother, and Kyle Matthews, his third son, each played collegiate football.

Associations of Clay Matthews Jr.

Clay Matthews III, his son, led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl triumph in 2011.

Clay Matthews Jr. Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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