Matthew Judon
OLB
#15
Experience: 9 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 32
Weight: 275 lbs
College: Grand Valley
Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | TKL | AST | COMBINED | SOLO | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steelers | L 10 - 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats
Defense Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | TKL | AST | COMBINED | SOLO | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| 2017 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 12 | 50 | 10 | 60 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 2018 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 8 | 29 | 15 | 44 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| 2019 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 16 | 43 | 11 | 54 | 39 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
| 2020 | Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 13 | 32 | 18 | 50 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | New England Patriots | 17 | 16 | 38 | 22 | 60 | 31 | 12.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | New England Patriots | 17 | 15 | 36 | 24 | 60 | 32 | 15.5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 2023 | New England Patriots | 4 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 115 | 83 | 252 | 122 | 374 | 233 | 67 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Biography
CAREER
- Originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft where he spent five seasons (2016-20) before being picked up in free agency by the New England Patriots where he spent three seasons (2021-23).
- Has seen action in 114 career games (82 starts) while totaling 366 tackles (250 solo) 67.0 sacks, 164 quarterback hits, 87 tackles for loss, 14 passes defensed, nine forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.
- Was selected to the Pro Bowl in four consecutive seasons from 2019 to 2022.
- In 2023, was limited to four games with two starts due to injury. Recorded 13 tackles (10 solo, 3 assists), 4 sacks for a loss of 25 yards, 9 quarterback hits, 5 tackles for loss and a safety.
- In 2022, played in all 17 regular season games with 15 starts and recorded a career-high 15½ sacks for 102.5 yards. Also recorded 60 total tackles (36 solo, 24 assist), 28 QB hits, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 3 passes defensed earning PFWA-ALL-AFC Team honors.
- Earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance vs. Detroit (10/9).
- In 2021, played in all 17 regular season games with 16 starts and totaled a career-high 60 tackles, 12 ½ sacks with 25 quarterback hits, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. It marked the 17th time that the Patriots have had a player reach 10 or more sacks in a season. Judon's previous best was 9½ sacks in 2019 with Baltimore.
- In 2020, played in 14 regular season games with 13 starts and totaled 50 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 passes defensed and 1 safety.
- Started both postseason contests and posted 6 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.
- In 2019, started all 16 regular season games and totaled 54 tackles, led the team with a career-high 9½ sacks and 4 forced fumbles as part of a defense that ranked No. 3 in the NFL in points allowed and No. 4 in yards allowed per game.
- Earned his first career Pro Bowl invitation and was named to the PFWA All-AFC Team.
- In 2017, appeared in all 16 regular season games with 8 starts and registered 44 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 3 passes defensed.
- In 2016, appeared in 14 games as a reserve and registered 27 tackles, four sacks, one fumble recovery and two passes defensed.
COLLEGE
- Played four seasons (2011-2015) at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.
- Appeared in 42 career games (32 starts) and finished as the school's all time leader with 35 sacks.
- He played in 15 games in 2015 and recorded 81 tackles (37 solo), 23.5 tackles for loss, and 20 sacks.
- In his senior year he was the GVSU Defensive Lineman of the Year and tallied 72 tackles (36 solo), 19 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.
- In 2013 he medically redshirted after an injury in the first game of the season.
- As a sophomore he played in eight games (eight starts) and led all defensive lineman in tackles with 37 (18 solo). He also recorded seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
- In 2011, played in seven games and recorded 14 tackles (nine solo), two sacks, two tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery.
- Redshirted his freshamn year in 2010.
PERSONAL
- Attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Mich.
- Son of Earl and Pieretta Hairston.
- Majored in accounting and engineering.
