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. 

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