Robert Mathis: Pick #138 in the 2003 NFL Draft

Robert Mathis is a former outside linebacker out of Alabama A&M, selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 138th overall pick (round 5) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 192 regular-season games from 2003 to 2016, with the Indianapolis Colts. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2003

Round

Round 5

Pick

138th overall

Team

Indianapolis Colts

Position

OLB

College

Alabama A&M

Robert Mathis Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2003 draft class in sacks (123).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2003	IND	13	15	3	0	3.5	0	0	2	3
2004	IND	16	27	3	0	11	0	0	0	6
2005	IND	13	41	10	0	11	0	0	2	8
2006	IND	16	34	14	0	9	12	0	4	4
2007	IND	12	22	6	0	7	7	0	0	4
2008	IND	13	25	12	0	11	10	0	3	5
2009	IND	13	18	11	0	9.5	18	0	2	5
2010	IND	16	30	16	0	11	19	0	1	1
2011	IND	16	28	14	0	9.5	18	0	1	3
2012	IND	12	22	11	9	8	13	1	2	1
2013	IND	16	44	15	15	19.5	21	0	1	8
2015	IND	15	14	5	7	7	14	0	0	1
2016	IND	10	15	5	5	5	5	0	0	3
Career		181	335	125	36	122	137	1	18	52

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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