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Jerome Mathis

Jerome Mathis

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJul 26, 1983
BirthplacePetersburg, United States
Height0.71 m
Weight83 kg

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.

Key facts
200 m
20.32
#489 all-time
55 Metres
6.29
2006 season best
24.30
Jun 18, 2006 · Cambridge, MA (USA)
2006 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 13, 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

PB

Personal bests

10.49
20.32
#489 all-time
50.06
7.50
6.93
50.06
21.08
34.03
34.03
6.29

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
200m
24.30-Jun 18, 2006
↓
Cambridge, MA (USA)
2004
LJ
7.24+2.5Apr 30, 2004
↑
Orlando, FL (USA)
2004
100m
10.54+0.4Apr 30, 2004
↑
Orlando, FL (USA)
2004
200m
20.32+1.4May 29, 2004
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA)
2004
200m-short-track
21.08-Feb 14, 2004
↑
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2004
400m-short-track
50.06-Jan 31, 2004-University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2004
400m
50.06-Jan 31, 2004-University Park, PA (USA) (i)
2003
55m
6.29-Feb 22, 2003-Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2003
60m
6.93-Jan 4, 2003-Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2003
LJ
7.50-Feb 22, 2003
↑
Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2003
100m
10.49+0.0May 8, 2003
↑
Orlando, FL (USA)
2003
200m
20.48-0.9Jun 14, 2003
↓
Sacramento NCAA Championships
2003
200m-short-track
21.48-Feb 22, 2003
↑
Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2001
LJ
7.34+2.1Jun 1, 2001
↑
Richmond, VA (USA)
2001
100m
10.87-3.0Jun 2, 2001
↑
Richmond, VA (USA)
2001
200m
21.68-2.9Jun 2, 2001
↓
Richmond, VA (USA)
2001
300m
34.03-Jan 7, 2001-Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2001
300m-short-track
34.03-Jan 7, 2001-Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2000
100m
10.86+0.4Jun 16, 2000
↑
Raleigh, NC (USA)
2000
200m
21.91+1.0Jun 16, 2000
↓
Raleigh, NC (USA)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
24.30-Jun 18Cambridge USATF NE Ch., Cambridge, MA

2004

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
24.40-0.8Jul 17USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.77-0.3Jul 16USA Championships
200m
20.64+2.3Jun 12Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
200m
20.48+1.6Jun 10Austin NCAA Championships
200m
20.32+1.4May 29Gainesville NCAA East Regional Championships, Gainesville, FL
200m
20.51+1.9May 28Gainesville NCAA East Regional Championships, Gainesville, FL
200m
20.88+0.7May 15Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
100m
10.71-3.5May 1Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
LJ
7.24+2.5Apr 30Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
100m
10.54+0.4Apr 30Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
200m-short-track
21.08-Feb 14New York Armory Invitational, New York, NY (i)
200m-short-track
21.31-Feb 14New York Armory Invitational, New York, NY (i)
200m-short-track
21.51-Feb 8Landover HBCU Indoor Classic, Landover, MD (i)
400m-short-track
50.06-Jan 31University Park Penn State National Invitational, University Park, PA (i)

2003

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.48-0.9Jun 14Sacramento NCAA Championships
200m
21.09-0.8Jun 12Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.72-0.5Jun 12Sacramento NCAA Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.58+0.0May 31Fairfax NCAA East Regional Championships, Fairfax, VA
200m
20.67+0.6May 30Fairfax NCAA East Regional Championships, Fairfax, VA
100m
10.58-1.8May 8Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
100m
10.49+0.0May 8Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
200m
20.92-0.8May 8Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
200m
20.77-1.6May 8Orlando MEAC Ch., Orlando, FL
55m
6.33-Feb 22Landover Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships, Landover, MD (i)
55m
6.29-Feb 22Landover Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships, Landover, MD (i)
200m-short-track
21.80-Feb 22Landover Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships, Landover, MD (i)
200m-short-track
21.48-Feb 22Landover Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships, Landover, MD (i)
LJ
7.50-Feb 22Landover Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships, Landover, MD (i)
200m-short-track
21.63-Feb 15New York Armory Collegiate University, New York, NY (i)
200m-short-track
21.71-Feb 14New York Armory Collegiate University, New York, NY (i)
60m
6.93-Jan 4Landover Terrapin Invitational, Landover, MD (i)

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.87-3.0Jun 2Richmond Virginia State High School Championships, Richmond, VA
200m
21.68-2.9Jun 2Richmond Virginia State High School Championships, Richmond, VA
LJ
7.34+2.1Jun 1Richmond Virginia State High School Championships, Richmond, VA
300m-short-track
34.03-Jan 7Microtel, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.91+1.0Jun 16Raleigh National Scholastik, Raleigh, NC
100m
10.86+0.4Jun 16Raleigh National Scholastik, Raleigh, NC

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jerome Mathis's 200 m personal best?

Jerome Mathis's 200 m personal best is 20.32, set on May 29, 2004 in Gainesville, FL (USA), #489 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jerome Mathis compete in?

Jerome Mathis competes in the 200 m and 55 Metres.

How did Jerome Mathis perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 24.30, set on Jun 18, 2006 in Cambridge, MA (USA).