Rashean Mathis was drafted No. 39 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Bethune-Cookman. 175 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
2003 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 7 · #39 overall
Rashean Mathis Bethune-Cookman Draft
Rashean Mathis was drafted No. 39 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Bethune-Cookman. 175 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 175
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 641st at Bethune-Cookman
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Rashean Mathis came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 202 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
175 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 175
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 641st among Bethune-Cookman picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5688% of career value
- Final season
- 201512 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Rashean Mathis.
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Other DB picks from Bethune-Cookman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rashean Mathis in the 2003 NFL Draft
Rashean Mathis is a Defensive back out of Bethune-Cookman selected No. 39 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft. 175 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Bethune-Cookman has produced 14 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 Rashean Mathis drafted?
Rashean Mathis was selected No. 39 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/rashean-mathis.
What college did Rashean Mathis play for?
Rashean Mathis played college football at Bethune-Cookman in the SWAC. See every Bethune-Cookman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/bethune-cookman-wildcats.
How did Rashean Mathis's NFL career turn out?
175 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/rashean-mathis.