Clay Matthews

About

Pro Bowl linebacker who was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and helped the Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl XLV in 2011. 

Before Fame

After a solid career at USC, he was selected with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. 

Trivia

He stepped in as a top contributor on the Packers defense right away, recording 51 tackles in his rookie season while also intercepting 3 passes. 

Family Life

His father, Clay Matthews, Jr. played linebacker in the NFL for 19 seasons. 

Associated With

He played for coach Pete Carroll while he was at USC.