Player profile: Walter Mathis Jr joins a competitive defensive line
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The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.
The sophomore transfer defensive lineman Walter Mathis Jr joins the Auburn Tigers after one season with LSU, where he played in 12 games. He only recorded nine tackles in his time in Baton Rouge.
As a transfer, Rivals rated him a three-star (89.47) coming out of LSU. The Tigers overall finished their portal class No. 47 in the nation, according to Rivals' team rankings.
Seen as a four-star recruit by Rivals, out of Calvary Baptist Day School in Savannah, Georgia. Mathis Jr was the No. 50-ranked player at his position and No. 66 in the state of Georgia, according to Rivals industry score.
The former LSU defensive lineman joins a room that is very competitive with players like sophomore Malik Autry, sophomore Jourdin Crawford, senior Dallas Walker IV and senior Cody Sigler.
Get to know sophomore defensive lineman Walter Mathis Jr. before the 2026 season by checking out his Auburn football player profile below.
Walter Mathis Jr's player profile
- Position: DL
- Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
- High School: Calvary Baptist Day
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 290
- Class: Sophomore
Walter Mathis Jr as a recruit
- Recruiting class: 2025
- Position rank: No. 50
- State rank: No. 60
- Rating: four-star (Rivals)
- Other schools in the mix: Miami, Clemson, and Auburn
Walter Mathis Jr.'s PFF report card
- 2025: 64.3
- Strengths: Tackling (77.7 in 2025), Pressures (2 created in 2025)
Walter Mathis Jr's career stats
| Season | Games | Games Started | Tackles | TFL | Sacks |
| 2025 LSU | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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