Tyrann Mathieu Quotes

I like Kanye and Kendrick Lamar.

But, yeah, I definitely want to get a Cardinals tattoo.

It’s senseless. I’ve lost several uncles, I’ve lost my best friend to gun violence in New Orleans.

But, most of the time it takes people to hit rock bottom for them to start believing in themselves, and start seeking help.

I would never twerk, no. Ever.

It’s about gaining that confidence back in myself. Believing in myself more than others may believe.

Any time I’m healthy I feel like I’m the best defensive player in the NFL.

I want to… help the young guys, help my teammates, help everybody be confident and make everybody feel like they’re special.

Big-time college ball is a business, and they work you to death. You’re in the gym at 7 A. M., got classes all morning, then five hours of practice a day.

I celebrate my teammates’ plays more than I celebrate my plays.

I’ve got two parents, I don’t ride around with guns, and I’ve never put my hands on a woman. But the only team that believed me was the Cardinals.

I like movies, action movies. I definitely would be an actor in Hollywood.

I moved to Humble under really unfortunate circumstances obviously, Hurricane Katrina, so our family was displaced here for four months. Humble was a home for us.

I think a lot of people would probably assume that I had a bad relationship with LSU, and I don’t think that was ever the case.

LSU is the only fan base that truly knows Tyrann. I couldn’t play for another school. I just couldn’t do it. I wouldn’t have given my all playing for another school. I was only going to give my all for LSU.

I guess I did go through my phase where I wanted to be a rapper. I made music, but I was never really good at it.

I’ve always wanted a perfect life.

Me and Sean Payton have a great relationship.

I do know that it takes a lot to look in that mirror and fix yourself.

There’s not many people that I can’t relate to and can’t share experiences with.

I’ve got a variety of things I like to listen to. I like R&B. I like Chris Brown. I like Nas. I like Jay Z. Rick Ross. Kanye West. I try to mix it up.

I know what it’s like to be humiliated.

I didn’t really like playing free safety. I didn’t like being in the middle of the field.

I’m trying to reach out for help as much as I can. That’s why I got into a rehab program. That’s why I get counseling. That’s why I have a sponsor.

I want to be the same guy I am in the weight room that I am on the football field.

I was fortunate. And I hate using the word lucky, but I was very, very lucky. Because, all of those things were around me man. The violence, the drugs, the abuse of women. All these things were present in my life. And I take a step back and I try to reflect on my journey and what helped me out.

The people of Arizona, they’ve been very warm and welcoming.

Any team that’s consistent over time, you have to respect what they have.

I want to be a beacon to kids like me, the ones who grow up without hope.

I’m adopted by my uncle and aunt, who I look to as my parents and people who really did everything they could to put me on the right path. I’m really grateful to them.

I’m always moving around. It’s hard for offenses to get a grip on what I’m doing or where I’m at.

I can’t make someone tell the truth. But I can ask.

A lot of people do impulsive things. They just go with their moves. I used to do that. Once I was able to control my mind, I was able to control my actions.

I’m not one of those guys who gets stronger in the weight room.

I don’t think I can go back to New Orleans. I don’t think that’s possible.

I want to start a foundation called Second Chance. I was given a second chance, so I want to reach out to different groups of people. It would be nice to give that opportunity to others.

I know what it feels like to lie to people. I know what it feels like for people not to trust you.

You gotta have faith. You gotta keep your head up.

Walking alone, just thinking – that’s treatment, man. That’s the most comforting rehab I’ve known.

At LSU, I was a true leader. I know I made some mistakes, but I think I was a leader for my teammates.

It’s just the vibe I got when I landed in New Orleans. The culture is absolutely different. It’s so dangerous, I tell you, I fly in and I fly out of town. That’s how scared I am. And this is where I came from.

I try to speak from a place of understanding and most times I’m speaking from a place of experience.

I was a rock star. I was the president of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

I’ve always been a player that could do a lot of different things.

LSU has a strong drug testing program and LSU went to great lengths to help me in my treatment and recovery.