Former BYU OL Ryker Mathews Signs Contract With Patriots

After two years of grinding it out in the CFL with the Hamilton Tigercats, former BYU OL Ryker Mathews receives his rewards with a contract with the New England Patriots.

Mathews came out of BYU an undrafted free-agent before landing with the New Orlean Saints. But a pre-season injury held him back from ever seeing the field. Surgery and time in the CFL did Mathews good as he has been reaping the benefits of his hard work.

Now, two years older, strong, and more confident, Mathews is now coming back to the NFL – this time for New England.

After a #NFL pre-season Injury, surgery & 2 years revitalizing his career in the #CFL w/ the #hamilton #Ticats , congrats to @ryker_mathews for signing w/ the @patriots#BYU #BYUfootball #GoCougs #Patriots #PatsNation #GoPats #RykerMathews #BYUpros #Hardwork #Persistence pic.twitter.com/HOathjzaJr

— Capital Sports Adv (@capsportsadv) January 14, 2019

it's been a long road for Ryker Matthews.He was one of the highest rated prospects along the offensive line for BYU during the Independent Era. Army All-Americans have high expectations thrust on them. He's been riddled with injuries. Finally he'll get his pay day!#BYU#ESPN960 https://t.co/pkAA4CxNjD

— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) January 15, 2019