Claude Mathews was drafted No. 297 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Auburn. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #297
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Claude Mathews came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 297
Who came off the board on either side of Claude Mathews.
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Arizona
Mississippi State
Jackson State
Auburn in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Claude Mathews in the 1981 NFL Draft
Claude Mathews is a Guard out of Auburn selected No. 297 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Auburn has produced 183 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Claude Mathews drafted?
Claude Mathews was selected No. 297 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/claude-mathews.
What college did Claude Mathews play for?
Claude Mathews played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Claude Mathews's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/claude-mathews.