Education
Ricardo graduated from Jacksonville, Florida"s Terry Parker High School and was a three time First-Team All Conference Selection for Terry Parker"s football team
Ricardo graduated from Jacksonville, Florida"s Terry Parker High School and was a three time First-Team All Conference Selection for Terry Parker"s football team
He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Cincinnati. Pre-draft
Indianapolis Colts
Matthews was drafted in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Colts.
With his time with the colts he recorded 51 tackles and a sack and a half.
Houston Texans
Mathews was signed to the Texans offseason roster, but was later released due to the depth at defensive education San Diego Chargers
On September 1, 2014, the Chargers signed Mathews to their 53 man roster to add depth at the defensive end position.
On September 29, 2014, Mathews debuted on the Chargers recording a sack and 2 tackles. On December 20, 2014, Mathews and Freeney sack and force fumble Kaepernick which was recovered by Liuget for the touchdown.
Mathews finished the 2014 season with career high stats, recording 1.5 sacks, 2 force fumbles, and 21 tackles.
After an impressive showing in the 2014 season Matthews was signed to a 1-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.
He is a member of the 2009 Cincinnati Bearcats college football team