Honey Badger NFL Draft: Why Jump to Pros is Right Move for Tyrann Mathieu

Posted by Scott Harris on November-30-2012 Add Comments

Former LSU standout defender Tyrann Mathieu announced Thursday that he will make the leap to the NFL and enter the 2013 draft.

Nicknamed the "Honey Badger," Mathieu was a top-rated cornerback and special teamer for the Tigers. In 2011, he recorded 71 tackles, forced seven turnovers and scored four touchdowns (two on fumble returns and two on punt returns). He finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.

As college football fans know, however, Mathieu hasn't played a down of competitive football all seaso...

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