FightingIllini.com

The Official Home of University of Illinois Athletics

    Football

    Ben Mathis
    23 Ben Mathis
    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Springfield, Ill.
    High School:
    Springfield
    Height / Weight:
    6-3 / 200
    Position:
    DB
    Birthdate:
    10/29/1990
    Experience:
    1-1

    2011 - Sophomore: Walk-on played in three games on the season ... Saw action against Purdue, Arizona State and South Dakota State but did not record any statistics.

    2010 - Redshirt Freshman: Saw action in one game, against Indiana, but did not record any statistics.

    2009 - Freshman: Redshirted the 2009 season.

    High School: Garnered All-Conference honors in football as a junior and senior ... Was a special mention All-State selection in 2008 ... Totaled 120 tackles and three interceptions in 2008 and 126 stops, eight interceptions and two sacks as a junior ... Also earned second-team All-Conference honors in basketball his senior year ... Earned six letters in football and basketball ... Was an Academic All-State and All-Conference selection in high school.

    Personal: Son of Stephen and Diane Mathis ... Born on Oct. 29, 1990 ... Majoring in communication ... Has two brothers.




    (updated 5/23/12)

    Illinois Athletics

    Top Videos

    YouTube

    Football Vidoes

    All-Access

    See more videos

    Twitter

    Follow Us On Twitter

    Contact

    University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

    Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building
    1700 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
    217-333-3630 | E-Mail Us