Mathieu's rare ability to move all over the formation and not just play but excel in a wide variety of roles allowed him to collect an eclectic mix of statistical accomplishments: He's a three-time Pro-Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro. He made the 2010s All-Decade Team.

Former LSU football star called it a career this week, announcing his retirement from the NFL. Mathieu was a Heisman finalist while at LSU.

There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.