Reggie Mathis

Professional career Mathis was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round, with the 38th overall pick, of the 1979 NFL draft. He played in all 16 games for the Saints during his rookie year in 1979. Mathis was placed on injured reserve the next year on August 31, 1981, and missed the entire season.

Mathis signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) on November 3, 1982. On August 10, it was reported he had been activated off of the 21-day trial. Overall, Mathis played in five games for the Tiger-Cats in 1985 and recovered one fumble for 19 yards. He was released during final roster cuts in June 1986.

Mathis signed with the Detroit Drive of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1988. Mathis appeared in all four games for the Drive in 1989, recording six solo tackles, two assisted tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup. Mathis was named first-team All-Arena for his performance during the 1989 season. He played in two games in 1990, totaling four solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one sack, and one blocked kick.

Post-playing career Mathis coached in the Arena Football League and the National Indoor Football League after his playing career. In 2006, he graduated from Oklahoma.