Curtiz Mathis

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-3
Weight:
236
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Harvey, Ill.
High School:
Thornton Township HS

High School
Recorded 82 tackles, including seven for a loss, and forced five fumbles ... returned an interception for a touchdown ... coached by Bill Mosel ... All-state and all-conference selection ... named Class 6A South Region Player to Watch by the Chicago Tribune ... Wendy's Illinois High School Heisman finalist ... chose Iowa State over Arizona State, Michigan State, Indiana, Iowa and Purdue ... two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... Scout.com two-star prospect.

Personal
Born Oct. 11, 1987 ... son of Fonda Mathis and Victor Parham ... majoring in interdisciplinary studies.