With a calculated running style that appears to compensate for a relatively modest skillset, professional American football player, Alexander Mattison is a terrific all-around athlete with wrestling and track credits from his time playing college football at Boise State. “Mattison has proven rugged enough to handle every-down duty while also contributing to the passing game as a release option out of the backfield”, his scouting report reads.
Mattison possesses a long Range Potential that makes him a tough, versatile running back with upside.
Which NFL team is fortunate to have the 23-year-old running back?
Mattison plays for none other than the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round, 102nd overall of the 2019 NFL Draft. He shares the same role as Vikings mates CJ Ham, Dalvin Cook, and Kene Ngwangu.
Mattison made his NFL debut in the 2019 regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He had nine carries for 49 yards to his credit in the 28–12 victory. In the 3rd week against the Oakland Raiders, Mattison rushed 12 times for 58 yards and achieved his first career rushing touchdown, awarding Vikings a 34-14 win. He finished his rookie season with a total of 462 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.