Ryan Mathews was drafted No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Ryan Mathews Fresno State Draft
Ryan Mathews was drafted No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 448th at Fresno State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ryan Mathews came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 218 lbs
- Hometown
- Bakersfield, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 26 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 448th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3784% of career value
- Final season
- 20166 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Mathews.
California
Rutgers
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Other RB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Mathews in the 2010 NFL Draft
Ryan Mathews is a Running back out of Fresno State selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ryan Mathews drafted?
Ryan Mathews was selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/ryan-mathews.
What college did Ryan Mathews play for?
Ryan Mathews played college football at Fresno State in the Western Athletic. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Ryan Mathews's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/ryan-mathews.