Clay Matthews III Biography
Clay Matthews III (born William Clayton Matthews III) is a former American football outside linebacker who was born and brought up in Northridge, California, United States of America. The six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro played primarily with the Green Bay Packers.
10 Quick Facts About Clay Matthews III
Clay Matthews III Age
Matthews is 36 years old as of 2022, he was born on May 14, 1986, in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on May 14, every year and his birth sign is Taurus.
Clay Matthews III Height
Matthews stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).He also weighs 116 kg (255 Ibs). Known for his football skills, Matthews has blue eyes and his hair color is blond.
Clay Matthews III Education
Matthews is a highly educated and qualified person. He attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California. There he used to play for the Agoura Chargers high school football team. After finishing his schooling, he attended the University of California, where he played for the Trojans Football Team.
Clay Matthews III Family
Clay Matthews III Parents and Siblings
Matthews was born in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, to Leslie (mother) and Clay Matthews Jr. (father). Both his father Clay Matthews Jr. and grandfather Clay Matthews Sr. were prominent football players. His brother Casey Matthews is also a well-known footballer. His cousins Kevin Matthews, Jake Matthews, and Mike Matthews are also involved with the sport.
Clay Matthews III Wife
Matthews is a happily married man. He tied the knot with his beautiful and supportive wife Casey Noble-Matthews in 2015. The couple is blessed with three adorable children. Nonetheless, further information regarding his family in detail is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.
Clay Matthews III Net Worth
Matthews has an estimated net worth of $50 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football linebacker. Through his various sources of income, Matthews has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Clay Matthews III Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Matthews III.
Clay Matthews III Wiki
- Full Names: William Clayton Matthews III.
- Popular As: Clay Matthews III.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Football Linebacker.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Clay Matthews III Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 35 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus.
- Date of Birth: May 14, 1986.
- Place of Birth: Northridge, Los Angeles, California.
- Birthday: May 14th.
Clay Matthews III Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).
- Weight: 116 kg (255 Ibs).
- Eye Color: Blue.
- Hair Color: Blonde.
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Clay Matthews III Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Clay Matthews Jr.
- Mother: Leslie.
- Siblings (Brother): Casey Matthews.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Casey Noble-Matthews.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
- Children: Three (Names Not Known).
Clay Matthews III Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $50 million dollars as of 2022.
- Salary: Under Review.
- Source of Income: Career as a Football Linebacker.
Clay Matthews III Career
Clay Matthews III High School
Matthews attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California, where he played for the Chargers. Physically, he was a late bloomer. His father was the team’s defensive coordinator but declined to start his son because he was physically diminutive.
Matthews started developing physically in his senior season, but only garnered interest from Division I FCS schools and local community colleges. He has described his own recruiting status out of high school as “not applicable.”
Like his father and uncle, Matthews opted to attend the University of Southern California with hopes of becoming a walk-on for the Trojans football team.
Clay Matthews III College
Matthews attended the University of Southern California and played for the Trojans from 2004 to 2008 under head coach Pete Carroll. Though he was the son of an All-Pro NFL linebacker, he entered USC as an unheralded, walk-on student-athlete.
During his first season, USC’s 2004 BCS National Championship, he played only on the scout team and turned down several playing opportunities during garbage time during the fourth quarters of games to preserve his redshirt status and remaining seasons of NCAA eligibility. He remained a nonathletic scholarship (a “walk-on”) reserve linebacker during the 2005 season and played mainly on special teams.
He was granted full athletic scholarship status at the beginning of the 2006 season. Matthews continued to play reserve linebacker in the 2006 and 2007 seasons and made two starts in 2007 in place of injured teammate Brian Cushing.
He was awarded USC’s Co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and blocked two field goals in the later season. During the off-season, Matthews committed to weight training and conditioning programs to gain size and improve his performance level and stamina.
At the beginning of the 2008 season, defensive coordinator Nick Holt, Carroll, and Norton decided to try using Matthews in a hybrid “elephant” position, where Matthews would stand in the position of defensive end, but use the speed and tactics of a linebacker; the coaches had used Cushing in the position in a similar manner in 2006.
The experiment was successful, as Matthews recorded 4.5 sacks while playing together with his other NFL-bound teammates Brian Cushing, Rey Maualuga, and Kaluka Maiava.
Likewise, Matthews continued his spectacular special-teams play and was awarded USC’s Co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2008, making him the only player in USC history to be awarded three consecutive Special Teams Player of the Year awards. He was a participant in the 2009 Senior Bowl and was considered a top prospect for the 2009 NFL Draft.
Matthews was one of 12 senior USC football players, including the four linebackers Cushing, Maiava, Matthews, and Maualuga, invited to the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine. Matthews, Maualuga, and Cushing were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2009 NFL Draft Preview magazine, as all three were regarded by it as potential first-round selections.
Clay Matthews III Professional
Green Bay Packers
On August 7, 2008, the Green Bay Packers traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets for what would become the Jets’ third-round draft pick (83rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft.
On draft day, April 25, 2009, the Packers traded their second-round pick (41st overall, Darius Butler), their third-round pick (73rd overall, Derek Cox, Jacksonville Jaguars), and the 83rd overall pick acquired for Favre (Brandon Tate) to the New England Patriots for a first-round pick (26th overall) and a fifth-round pick (162nd overall, Jamon Meredith) in that year’s draft.
The Packers used the first-round pick obtained from the Patriots to acquire Matthews with the 26th overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. Kevin Greene, the former All-Pro linebacker who is third on the all-time sack list with 160 (most ever by a linebacker), was hired by Dom Capers in 2009 to coach the outside linebacker position. He saw a lot of himself in Matthews but feared the Packers would not be able to draft him.
Analysts were shocked when the Packers traded up for Matthews, whom they did not regard as a first-round draft prospect due to his limited playing experience at USC (only starting the final ten games of his senior season.) Greene later stated that Matthews has a “set of skills that I have not seen in an outside linebacker. Clay has a set of skills that I didn’t have. He has another gear I didn’t have. He’s better than Kevin Greene was.”
Los Angeles Rams
On March 19, 2019, Matthews signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams. He made his debut with the Rams in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, making three tackles and sacking Cam Newton once as the Rams won 30–27.
In Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, Matthews recorded another sack against Teddy Bridgewater as the Rams won 27–9. In Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns, Matthews sacked Baker Mayfield twice in the 20–13 win.
In Week 5, after the Rams’ 30–29 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, it was announced that Matthews suffered a broken jaw and would undergo surgery. He ended up missing three games, finishing the season with 13 starts. In the off-season, on March 19, 2020, Matthews was released by the Rams. He did not play during the 2020 season.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clay Matthews III
Who is Clay Matthews III?
Matthews is a former American football outside linebacker who was born and brought up in Northridge, California. The six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro played primarily with the Green Bay Packers.
How old is Clay Matthews III?
Matthews is an American national born on May 14, 1986, in Northridge, Los Angeles, California.
How tall is Clay Matthews III?
Matthews stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).
Is Clay Matthews III married?
Matthews is a happily married man. He tied the knot with his beautiful and supportive wife Casey Noble-Matthews in 2015. The couple is blessed with three adorable children.
How much is Clay Matthews III worth?
Matthews has a net worth of $50 million dollars as of 2022. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Clay Matthews III make?
According to our reliable sources, Matthews’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.
Where does Clay Matthews III live?
Because of security reasons, Matthews has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Clay Matthews III dead or alive?
Matthews is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Clay Matthews III Now?
Matthews is a former football linebacker who played primarily with the Green Bay Packers.
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