Alexander Mattison Bio
Alexander Douglas Mattison is an NFL running back from San Bernardino, California, who played college football at Boise State from 2016 through 2018. At Boise State, he developed into a physical, dependable ball carrier and became the first player in program history to win a Mountain West rushing title. He also earned Offensive MVP honors in the 2018 Mountain West Football Championship Game.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Mattison in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 102nd overall pick. He spent his first five NFL seasons in Minnesota, initially serving behind Dalvin Cook before taking on a larger role in 2023. Mattison signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2024 and later signed with the Miami Dolphins in March 2025. The retrieved current NFL profile lists him as an unrestricted free agent, so no current team is stated here as of September 21, 2026.
Mattison is listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 220 pounds, and he was born on June 19, 1998. His playing style emphasizes downhill running, contact balance and patience behind blockers, while his receiving experience gives him value on passing downs. His 2019 NFL Scouting Combine profile recorded a 4.67-second 40-yard dash.
- Jersey number
- 22
- Position
- RB
- Birth date
- 6/19/1998
- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- College
- Boise State
- Hometown
- San Bernardino, CA
- Experience
- 5
- Arm length
- 31
- Hand size
- 9 1/4