Robert Mathis was drafted No. 138 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Alabama A&M. 192 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 192
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 672nd at Alabama A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Robert Mathis came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
192 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 192
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 672nd among Alabama A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 67100% of career value
- Final season
- 201613 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Mathis.
Mars Hill
NC State
Arizona
Iowa
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Mathis in the 2003 NFL Draft
Robert Mathis is a Defensive end out of Alabama A&M selected No. 138 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2003 NFL Draft. 192 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Alabama A&M has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Robert Mathis drafted?
Robert Mathis was selected No. 138 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/robert-mathis.
What college did Robert Mathis play for?
Robert Mathis played college football at Alabama A&M in the SWAC. See every Alabama A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-a-m-bulldogs.
How did Robert Mathis's NFL career turn out?
192 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/robert-mathis.