Evan Mathis was drafted No. 79 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 134 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 15 · #79 overall
Evan Mathis Alabama Draft
Evan Mathis was drafted No. 79 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 134 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4634th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Evan Mathis came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 304 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 90 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4634th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 613% of career value
- Final season
- 201611 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Evan Mathis.
Louisiana Tech
San Diego State
Ohio State
Oregon · 4× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Evan Mathis in the 2005 NFL Draft
Evan Mathis is a Guard out of Alabama selected No. 79 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Evan Mathis drafted?
Evan Mathis was selected No. 79 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/evan-mathis.
What college did Evan Mathis play for?
Evan Mathis played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Evan Mathis's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/evan-mathis.