NFL Records
156
Games
383
Solo Tackles
91.5
Sacks
6
Interceptions
Clay Matthews is a former linebacker out of USC, selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 26th overall pick (round 1) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 156 regular-season games from 2009 to 2019, with the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams. He was named to 6 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Clay Matthews Career Stats
- 6× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 2009 draft class in sacks (91.5).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  GB | 16 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | GB | 15 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 12.5 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | GB | 15 | 36 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 | GB | 12 | 32 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | GB | 11 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | GB | 16 | 38 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2015 | GB | 15 | 46 | 17 | 12 | 6.5 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | GB | 10 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | GB | 14 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 7.5 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | GB | 15 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 |  LA | 13 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Career | 152 | 344 | 136 | 81 | 90.5 | 199 | 6 | 44 | 17 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Green Bay Packers 2009 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | B.J. Raji | NT | Boston College |
| 4 | 109 | T.J. Lang | G | Eastern Michigan |
| 5 | 145 | Quinn Johnson | FB | LSU |
| 5 | 162 | Jamon Meredith | G | South Carolina |
| 6 | 182 | Jarius Wynn | DT | Georgia |
| 6 | 187 | Brandon Underwood | CB | Cincinnati |
| 7 | 218 | Brad Jones | LB | Colorado |