Tyrann DeLoran Mathieu was born in the jumping city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to St. Augustine High School and, as a senior, notched up 32 tackles, 5 interceptions, 1 sack and 1 fumble recovery. He was also a member of Team USA in the inaugural Team USA vs. The World game. Mathieu was a highly rated player and accepted a scholarship to LSU. As a freshman, Tyrann played in all 13 games starting once. With 59 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions, he established himself as a hard-working player.He was named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic, a game in which he recorded 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, a pair of forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, an interception, 1 sack, and 1 pass break up. After such a terrific season for Mathieu, 2011 promised to be even better.
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He did not disappoint as he ended the 2011 season with 77 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries (two for TD), and two interceptions. He also returned 26 punts for 420 yards and two touchdowns. He was named MVP of the 2011 SEC Championship game and given the nickname “Honey Badger” for his tenacious play and ability to make big plays. Mathieu received the Chuck Bednarik Award and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
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While 2011 marked the best season of football for the Honey Badger, it was also the first indicator of problems to come. On October 25, 2011 he was suspended for one game for violating the college’s drug policy. Then, on August 10,2012, LSU’s football coach Les Miles shocked many by announcing the dismissal of Mathieu from the program due to repeated drug test failures. Mathieu showed promise, however, when he entered a drug rehabilitation program Texas. However, after ending his stay in Houston and planning to enroll for the fall semester, Mathieu was arrested on possession of marijuana.
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Many people questioned whether this was the last of The Honey Badger’s football career. Nevertheless, Tyrann entered the 2013 draft, recording decent statistics at the combine and his pro day. Many teams seemed skeptical on whether to draft Mathieu or not due to his off-the-field issues, but Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals decided to take a chance. Arians Drafted Mathieu in the third round as a free safety. This draft by the Cardinals is seen as a second chance at redemption for the former LSU star, and many analysts will have their eyes on him in the coming NFL season. The question remains: Will the Honey Badger make a new name for himself, or will his drug problems forever overshadow his fantastic skill?
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