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Dedric Mathis
CB
· Houston
Dedric Mathis is a former cornerback out of Houston, selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 51st overall pick (round 2) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 29 regular-season games from 1996 to 1997.
Draft Details
Dedric Mathis Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Solo Tkl | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 70 | 1 |
Career span: 1996–1997.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Dedric Mathis was the 4th of 8 CBs selected in the 1996 draft. The 51st overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Clinton Portis in 2002, who played 117 games. Houston had 2 players drafted in 1996, including Jimmy Herndon. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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