Jerome Mathis
- Born
- Jul 26, 1983 (43 years old)
- Birthplace
- Petersburg, United States
- Events
- 200 m · 55 Metres
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Club
- Hampton Pirates football
Jerome Mathis is an American former professional football player born on July 26, 1983, in Petersburg, Virginia. Standing 71 inches and weighing 83 kg, he was primarily a wide receiver and kick returner in the National Football League. Before his NFL career, he competed in track and field at Hampton University.
Mathis was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft and made an immediate impact, earning Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro honors as a rookie with the Texans in 2005 for his exceptional kick returning abilities. He also played in the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League.
His athleticism, developed through track and field training at Hampton, translated into elite-level return skills in professional football. Mathis's Pro Bowl season with the Texans demonstrated how track speed can create game-changing ability in the NFL.
As of Oct 29, 2026: 200 m 20.32 (#489 all-time), 55 Metres 6.29, 2006 season best 24.30 (Jun 18, 2006, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 200m | 24.30 | – | Jun 18, 2006 | Cambridge, MA (USA) |
| 2004 | LJ | 7.24 | +2.5 | Apr 30, 2004 | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2004 | 100m | 10.54 | +0.4 | Apr 30, 2004 | Orlando, FL (USA) |
| 2004 | 200m | 20.32 | +1.4 | May 29, 2004 | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 2004 | 200m-short-track Indoor | 21.08 | – | Feb 14, 2004 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 200m-short-track | 21.08 | – | Feb 14, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.06 | – | Jan 31, 2004 | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track | 50.06 | – | Jan 31, 2004 | – |