Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State (2009)

[@zavala851]

wow ..balance speed and power..i dont know about any1 else but he is exactly what i would create if i could design a running back for my team- great video

[@dtscool]

Nice Video! Props to you for making it so well... and Ryan Mathews is hands down the best runningback coming into this years draft..I dont care if he ends up getting drafted in the late 2nd round he will have a solid NFL career.!

[@DraftSharksFantasy]

Very nice video -- it's been added to our collection of favorite highlights.

[@mrtomdabomb40]

HONESTLY, seeing the success of past rookie RB's, I'd say he can even post up 1300+ yards this season including 10-12 TD's. This kid is a beast.

[@beoyeah69]

this is the running back i wanted for the chargers and now we got him, mathews has a tremendous upside, he is going to be a great running back for a long time, welcome to the Chargers

[@KoalafiedOtter]

I wish this was true

[@RaidazandHawkeyz28]

college's 2nd leading rusher + only a junior = simply amazing

[@keepmovingforward412]

This guy will definitely make an impact this year. Another RB stud for the Chargers. The right timing for them, a future hall of famer was let go in LT, and now here comes a star in the making.

[@MrRo559]

I'm a Raiders fan and I'm from Fresno and I used to watch Ryan Mathews play at Fresno State, so not all Raiders fans dislike Ryan Mathews he's a Stud, but plays for a weak o-line, that can't block if their lives depended on it! Just give him another year or two and he'll be a great running back, if that line stays healthy and holds up well enough to let Ryan Mathews Shine!

[@ivoryfive82]

Such a badass well rounded runner. How could anyone knock him.He put up 220 plus yards against #4 ranked boise state. Somebody commented his speed he ran a 4.45 40 at 220 lbs! Coming through traffic he has natural instinct to cover the ball watch 1:06! He so young, Chargers going to get more football out of him. He should be a senior. Can you imagine what kind of numbers he would have put up as a senior.

[@23bolts]

Damn Im pumped can't wait for the draft, and for our young RB to tear it up next year.

[@NorEEzta]

Impressive run at 4:40 how he was stride for stride with #10 and broke away from him at the 15 like he was toying with him. Sneaky speed.

[@BearWalken]

awesome debut yesterday.

[@richieg87]

Dude is strong. He's either breaking tackles til he's run out of bounds, breakin tackles to break it loose for a touchdown, or layin his head and shoulders down and running you over. Watch again if you didn't notice. Also, he has a killer stiff arm

[@KillaifyKing]

im a san diego chargers fan and this guy will be a good addition to the team

[@Ns205]

No this song fits the tempo of the highlights and its in Sync with the plays more than the older one

[@DRPLAYER83]

love the way he waits for his blockers before pushing the turbo button.....CHARGERS BABY!!!! SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS DRAFT PICK

[@mkl62]

Ryan, congratulations on being selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 2010 NFL Draft. I know that you are excited and looking forward to August when you enter Qualcomm Stadium for the first time to host...Da Bears. Hey, at least you didn't have to go far to your next job. Best of luck and peace out.

[@IMXIII]

THE LAST RUN WAS BEAST!

[@nickcharles33]

I know, I just haven't seen a small back with the ability to drop a limp shoulder/absorb would be tacklers like Sanders did until I started watching tape of Best. In all honesty I believe he has something that the NFL has not seen in a back in years.

[@jdlund]

As long as he stays healthy I think he'll be a great addition. Fortunately for him there isn't as much pressure on him as some people are implying. Last year LT had truly declined and the Chargers running game was really weak and they still ended really strong in the regular season. I just hope for the Chargers sakes that they address some of their defensive issues with the rest of the draft, particularly the D line.

[@WardEnduro]

this guy reads and is through the hole faster than anyone in the draft by far. a little concerned by the strength of opponents for fresno state but they did say the same thing about LT

[@jason-te1pe]

@rhcp4lifee Song is Joe Budden - In my Sleep Instrumental , not sure if it was originally sampled from something else.

[@florida12341000]

there is something about him that i like i hope he becomes great

[@Husoku]

GREAT VIDEO! You saved some of the best for last!

[@pabvision]

They just interviewed him on xx1090 and he said he wouldn't wear #21 as he did at Fresno. Hope the chargers made a good choice... though this guy has had some injuries...best of luck chargers.

[@VUDIZZLE]

he lookz pretty beast...statz are on point...good vison, cutz and knowz when to put the burnerz on...one thing that standz out alot are no fumblez in college...thatz off the khain...hope he komez thru for us...(wat a coincidence number he sport'n in college)...

[@NRF5]

@hectroz they are different runs because the score changes everytime there is a boise state highlight

[@indashadow1]

@chargerblue2 they played boise state,winsconsin..and cinci....and if u look at the stats those were his some of his best games.......he know how to get up in play at another level is wat that shows he should do the same in the NFL

[@j3736]

The song is the instrumental version of "In My Sleep" by Joe Budden. Great song and even better highlights!

[@DCskins523]

Everytime they played a decent D they're always behind in this highlight, he really was the ONLY threat on this team. granted a Heisman threat, but none the less, the only threat. Beast right here though, SD will love him

[@gunsslinga]

Great Video Instumental Matched Perfect.

[@classicrock7530]

i willmiss him on saturdays and but ill see himon sunday

[@tsin1032]

He reminds me of a faster, but not as physical version of Ronnie Brown. He has excellent patience and incredible vision. He can set up blocks and hit's it with great acceleration and speed.

[@keepmovingforward412]

Wow, is this the 2nd coming of LT or what? This guy can catch, run, cut back, looks like a homerun type runner too(he knows how to score). If he turns out to be an LT clone or better, wow, I'd say the Bolts got it right again. For some reason, they always score some good RB's (Natrone Means, Michael Turner, LT, Sproles, now Matthews). We'll see, but can't wait for the season to start already. I wish it was September already!!

[@NCAR10]

@veilz2 Yep. I live in a Suburb of Sac. I hate the raiders but I like the San Fran 49ers. But this guy is a great prospect to see if he can live up to what LT did in SD.

[@blane237]

@jdlund LT ran a 4.38 but for a guy of Mathews size 4.45 is pretty quick, but he'll get faster and stronger in the NFL. Man I can't wait!!!!

[@kingkong113]

I think Swaping 2nd round picks with the seahawks was a very smart move by the bolts I can easily see Mathews falling on the chargers lap in round 2. Damn I was hoping he would somehow drop to the Texans in the 2nd round.

[@ballernumber8]

Ryan Mathews will wear 33!!!! he said it at his press conference today!

[@ray9175]

I already mentioned K. Wilson as an option. I would love E. Thomas but he will probably gone by pick 20. We can get a decent corner in the second. Maybe Patrick Robinson.

[@SDCHARGERS619]

great move, but we need to find a way to package another trade to get back into the 2nd round

[@jpadilla12345]

THIS GUYS FASTTTTTT GO BOLTZ!!!!!!!!!!!! This is our year

[@SDCHARGERS619]

Why did the Chargers feel they had to move up that far for Mathews? According to one league source, San Diego was convinced the No. 15 Giants were all over Mathews and ready to pounce. You can argue the Chargers might have given up too much to climb the 16 spots, but I say it's a luxury the stunning Whitehurst trade afforded them.

[@chargersboltz]

welcome Ryan..

[@MrZrazies]

@haudsollicitus21 On last 3rd TD, 14 rush 227 yards and it was only 13 minutes left in 4th QT so he probby got couple more of yards.

[@shaydbrayd]

I love his highlight film. It isn't just hitting a wide open hole and out running everyone. He runs through, around, and over multiple tacklers and then outruns everyone. Something he'll have to do in SD because that line can't open up holes for shit.

[@quikiemcbee]

hell yeah great pick! cant wait for the chargers season to start! hope he wears #21 with the chargers!

[@x93tilinfinityx]

@cfischer25 I agree with you on Cromartie, although his athleticism was amazing, his heart for the game was/is bad, in most plays it felt like he wasn't on the field

[@ballernumber8]

@gameboydude98 Jacob Hester already has that number every number in the 20's in gone beside 21. 20-Antoine Cason 22-Jacob Hester 23-Quentin Jammer 24-Dante Hughes 25-Kevin Ellison 26-Brandon Highes 27-Paul Oliver 28-Steve Gregory 29-Marcus Mason and 30 and 31 are taken by strickland and vasher so my guess is he will be 34 or something like that

[@filmdog69]

i like him cause he runs right through those shoe tackles unlike current LT where if a pinky touches him he goes down.

[@orangeempanada]

He ran against some Big 10 teams, played Cincy, and had Boise State in their conference. He had some quality opponents aside from the weak WAC

[@jason-te1pe]

@shortyskeneye Joe Budden - In My Sleep Instrumental... dont know if it was sampled originally from something else.

[@bigpopa2121]

damn man this guy is amazing

[@dd071798]

Guy has da he speed, da jukes, da strength I'm so happy dat da Chargers picked him. GO BOLTS!!!!

[@REDBEAST100]

this guy is a beast

[@FresnoStateFootballClips]

@THEchrisORORKE I liked it too but I can't change it back it was removed.

[@GetWreckedBro]

As a charger fan, im pretty confident in these RB's in the draft... Spiller will be gone early Even if Mathews gets taken before 28th, we'll have Best who is a hell of a back, but i would be kinda scared about injuries and stuff like that

[@encifdb]

Guys a beast!!!

[@ray9175]

Congrats Bolt fans on getting Ryan. You did give up a lot to get him though, My Texans did well with Ben Tate late in the second.

[@starscream8Life]

I just dropped this goon for Tashard Choice. What a beautiful 1st round investment this year in RM24! Thank goodness for Arian Foster and Philip Rivers this season. If I ever see Ryan Mathews, I'm going to ask him to pay me $100.00 for his wasted talents. Maybe next year someone will be suckered into drafting you. Just not me.

[@ray9175]

@matilack We can get a good corner in the second or third like Kareem Jackson or Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

[@SengokuTheGouda]

Geez, his burst is insane.

[@23bolts]

DK, his a great runner I think he is the best rb in this years draft I would pick him over spiller. And we could trade up to get him But I would like to keep all our picks.

[@TheGrerex]

Welcome back 21!

[@burton2156]

@ray9175 - oh my bad, but still, very underrated speed for a back his size, all he's thought of is a power back

[@eKriZZLe]

Blount was running behind the most inexperienced O-line in D-1 football on that hideous blue turf. but he's a 240lb back with 4.5 speed...that's why the pro's love him. these guys are completely different types. Matthews ran a 4.45 right? that's pretty good for a 220lb guy Matthews looks like a star though. both are great prospects

[@tony2crunk]

sorry to burst ya bubble but my Texans eyeing Mathews pretty hard.. yes we need a CB bad but theres not one worth takin with the 20th pick plus the this draft has a ton of depth corner, we're gettin one 2nd or 3rd at the latest

[@SDCHARGERS619]

how did you put another song in place of the original without deleting and re upping the vid? anyone?

[@rappinloanagent]

You know what I like most about Fresno State...it's fuckin Pat Hill man. I've been to so many Bulldog games. He freakin runs down the sideline everytime a running back breaks it. Seen him do that with Wright, Sumlin, Mathis and Matthews. That coach is so fiery!! I bet he lost a lot of weight last year with Matthews there. lol!!

[@Davanca24]

He's the 2nd best rb behind Cj spiller. I see no reason why he shouldn't go in the top 20 picks.

[@805MiGUELM805]

BEAST!

[@TeamNoSkunk]

He is a hell of a player and i think he is going to do good in the N.F.L.. but I would like it more if he protected the ball. Because if he carries it with one arm he is going to get stripped alot in the League..

[@kycruisecrazy]

Big shoes to fill!! Go Ryan!! LOOK OUT AFC. Here come the chargers!! One or 2 good picks in the drift and this time is going only farther into the playoff!! Go Chargers Go!!!! San Diego Super Chargers!!!!!!

[@bigblueboy72]

sweet backround music

[@Raiderman1988]

Too bad they didn't show the end of the New Mexico bowl highlights where they gave the ball the Mathews 4 times in a row at the 1 and he could not get in.... plus he is injury prone. He is a beast when he is healthy though, no doubt!

[@jthizz2006]

the game vs boise was indeed his coming out party

[@IMXIII]

I LOVE THIS SONG!! WHATS THE NAME OF IT?

[@RodSteel41]

@matilack Haha totally agree with you man and i'm a texans fan just have Slaton lose 20 lbs so he can play at the same weight he did when he was a rookie and go back to being elusive and quick as hell but honestly i want taylor mays that guys an athletic freak thats the whole reason we drafted Mario and he turned out to be a monster imagine being a running back having to take the ball and run at Mays, Cushing, Demeco, and Polard that would suck

[@23bolts]

@Rochabp exactly dude, if the texans pick him I think it would be a mistake since their thin at corner. And he fits exactly into our system not mention that he wants to play for the chargers he wears 21 because of his idol LT how sweet would it be for mathews to come play for us. He can't wear 21 though.

[@Us0ppDSniper]

@CJ2K4Life How has he looked bad? Besides the fumbling issue he's looked consistent.

[@TheHomeboii13]

beast !!

[@Btrl8thnNvr]

MrJakeolas brees wasnt traded he went to new orelans as a free agent.

[@SDCHARGERS619]

@28condor haha definitely. a 20 game winning streak against them is certainly in reach now.

[@sheldonwhatever]

@xxxEmmureOwnxxx Must have been a Boise State fan.

[@Ns205]

Looks like a Michael Turner To me. Not elite speed but breaks out his his ability to break tackles

[@estradvs]

holy shit @ 3:16 to 3:24. i got a good feeling about this kid,can't wait to see him rockin the lightning bolts

[@RogueFighter15]

@DACM4N What was the song?

[@23bolts]

I think the texans are going to skip on methews since they have bigger needs. If mathews is there at 28 there is no way the chargers are going to skip on him, people say we need a nose tackle but it doesn't matter we still have the 8th pick in the 2nd round plus the third and we're super stacked in next years draft we have one first, two 2nds possibly, and two 3rds. While picking mathews at 28, we won't have to worry about our needs, like the texans.

[@jagwosdz]

they'd be sooo sick!! im tryin to tell ppl. doesnt look like thomas will drop that far tho and we never trade up :(

[@chargersboltz]

wow you can tell he got faster when he got older...

[@rhcp4lifee]

A) I'm so happy to see the Chargers grab our future rb, in no way a reach. This kid is the real deal. B) Does anybody by chance know the name of this song?

[@dbone024]

He just runs really fast down the field and make people hurt their feelings.

[@tokerlbc]

@zavala851 i dont know man it looks like he has no juke in him but ima still be pulling for him and hope chargers are better with him

[@jdlund]

Not to be picky but his 40 time would be 4.45 and LT's was somewhere around that. If he, or anyone, ran a 40 in 3.47 that would be insane. Bo still holds the record at 4.1.

[@4mbition]

whats the song called?

[@tony2crunk]

CB is a major priority but after haden all the CB's drop off greatly, we wouldnt be gettin good value at 20 if we take a CB, so much depth we're gona get a corner in the 2nd or 3rd.. Mathews is great value for a position of need in the 1st we lost 2 games bcuz of our inept RB's last season, that woulda meant playoffs even with the CB's we had last year, so RB is more of a need

[@choiceSD]

Along with Sproles in the backfield, can't touch this! Allowing Rivers to have more time in the pocket, keeping the Defense on the edge. Let's Go Chargers!

[@flyingpaperkites]

the new song is actually kinda sick.

[@shortyskeneye]

whats the name of this song?

[@wsrideordie88]

this guy is goin 2 tear it up with the chargers!

[@hirofan]

If he is on the board at # 34 he will be playing with Kevin Smith next year.