Ryan Mathews, American football player

Ryan Jefforey Mathews is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs, earning second-team All-American honors in 2009. Mathews was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft with the 12th overall pick. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2011. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.