Known for the wide sprinter's stance and breakneck pace at which he rushed the quarterback, Mathis will go down as one of the true sack artists of his generation. Coming up in an era where brute force defined most pass rushers, Mathis helped bring about a shift toward speed, preparation and technical perfection. He's currently listed at just 245 pounds. Once an unheralded prospect out of Alabama A&M, Mathis recalled a time when he just hoped Indianapolis wouldn't cut him.