because 6 years ago today we #eloped Best decision ever & it just keeps getting better", "Happy New Year to the incredible City Yoga Community", "Basics - Vinyasa / good 4 beginners | Mindful.Yoga.Health", "The Transition from NFL Player to Yogi: Grant Mattos Tells it Like it is", "Steve Gleason | ALS Disease | Official Site", "Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10k", "2016 Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10k Registration, Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grant_Mattos&oldid=999854351, Survivor (American TV series) contestants, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox CFL biography with DatabaseFootball parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 08:14. From afar, Grant looks like the obligatory all-muscle no-brain male hunk. They were married by eloping. On the Ometepe tribe, Mattos quickly formed a close friendship and strong alliance with the eventual winner Rob Mariano. Marcus Spears and Jeff Saturday react to the news that Patrick Mahomes will have surgery on his injured toe. Retrieved from CBS.com Name (Age): Grant Mattos (29) Tribe: Ometepe Current Residence: West Hollywood, Calif. 86. He also was not selected in any round in the NFL draft. [7] He also was not selected in any round in the NFL draft. Grant Mattos played for the Chargers, Broncos, and Titans while in the NFL. He's bigger and stronger and capable of more." Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Grant Mattos on ESPN. Please select the first letter of the players last name you are interested in from the selection up top. After his college career, Mattos played for the San Diego Chargers. About. He even played in the NFL before becoming a yoga instructor. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [12] They now have one daughter, born in December 2013. San Diego, Denver + Tennessee is where you left your mark! He's out there working harder than anyone on this team and he'll catch any ball, his hands are unbelievable. Mattos played college football at the University of Southern California after transferring from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, Californiaand graduated in 2003. © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [13][14] He then became a yoga instructor at Moda Yoga International in Los Angeles, California from mid 2013 onwards,[15] until late April 2015, when he moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [10] On Day 35 after intended target Ashley Underwood won the Immunity/Reward Challenge, Grant Mattos was blindsided and voted out, as he was deemed by Mariano and the other tribe mates to be the largest threat of all the games remaining players to win the jury's vote at the end. Right at your fingertips. Stephen Hough Wright (born April 8, 1959) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Raiders.He was also a member of the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League.He played college football at Northern Iowa and then played ten professional seasons for four teams from 1981–1992. Check his up-to-date fantasy ADP, value, fantasy outlook, news, stats, rankings, and more. He is also known for his appearance as a contestant on the 22nd season of popular reality show Survivor. I’m trying to touch the cloak of Jesus. Grant Logan Mattos (born March 12, 1981) is known as a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for three teams over a four-year career, and as a contestant on Survivor: Redemption Island, the 22nd season of U.S. Chris Hogan, who played for the NFL's New York Jets last season, is eligible to be selected by one of the eight teams in the Premier Lacrosse League entry draft. Survivor, where he finished in a tie for sixth place. He then played college football at the University of Southern California after transferring from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California and graduated in 2003. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. This alliance became commonly known as both the "Ometepe 6" and also as "Stealth R Us", a term coined by the eccentric Sheppard. GRANT MATTOS, FORMERLY SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, DENVER BRONCOS AND TENNESSEE TITANS “More studies need to be done to explore cannabis as an alternative to opioid use. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Only he has more potential. It's gonna be exciting to see what he does this year. Originally from San Francisco, Mattos made his way to Los Angeles by way of a football scholarship at USC. Grant Logan Mattos (born March 12, 1981) is known as a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for three teams over a four-year career, and as a contestant on Survivor: Redemption Island, the 22nd season of U.S. When the tribes merged, the former Ometepe members used their majority to systematically eliminate those outside their alliance. Photo via instagram @GrantMattos When I finally arrived in the NFL in 2003, I couldn’t function on the field without having some form of opioid in my system. On this episode we speak with Grant Mattos, former NFL player turned Yogi and meditation teacher. [19], Mattos is a member of Team Gleason,[20] a team that is headed by his friend and ex-NFL player and ALS sufferer Steve Gleason. He's big and physical too so we can put him at tight end or receiver and he's strong enough to do both. Bold denotes league leader. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Grant Mattos – Survivor: Redemption Island As the other NFL player on Redemption Island, Grant was slightly more interesting than Steve due to A) lasting longer (phrasing), B) being Rob’s BFUF (best friend until the finale), and C) white boy dreads. Marcus Spears is confused as to why the Cowboys didn't include Dak Prescott in their offseason hype video. Pet Peeves: When someone uses the word "like" every other second. Knee problems limited his effectiveness and chances of game action in later years. Get complete game-by-game stats for wide receiver Grant Mattos on ESPN. Grant Mattos 29 year-old personal trainer (ex NFL player) from California. ... After a high school ankle injury, the Hawai'i native rode the football wave to NFL stardom. Pet Peeves: When someone uses the word "like" every other second. He lasted two years with the Chargers, and four years in the League overall, also being signed by the Denver Broncos, and later the Tennessee Titans. [11] Mattos was then officially eliminated by coming last in the final Redemption Island duel, behind Andrea Boehlke, Mike Chiesl, and Matthew Elrod, dropping his final finish in the game down to 8th. [21] As the climax of the campaign Mattos participated in the 10 km fundraising run in New Orleans on March 26, 2016. Grant Mattos: Pos: WR, Career: 6 G, Chargers 2003, born CA 1981 Grant Mattos profile page, biographical information, injury history and news [2] In 2003, he was part of the team's Orange Bowl triumph. How did you get into the sport and what was your absolute favourite part? In February and March 2016 he ran a fundraising campaign for the Steve Gleason team, which was one of many efforts by various team members to raise awareness and money to help research for the ALS disease, and also medical care for the many who suffer with it. Mattos holds the distinction of having dropped the most places in Survivor history through the Redemption Island twist (5th to 8th), which was a new twist added in seasons 22 and also used in seasons 23 and 27. Sarah-Jane Crawford Actress | The Hatton Garden Job Sarah-Jane Crawford was born on July 15, 1983 in Cambridge, England. Should you draft Grant Mattos? [6] He earned a spot on the Chargers roster in 2003 with his impressive performances in training camp, despite having not even been initially recruited by a major college. Every week during the season, we'll send you an email to your inbox with scores, this week's schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. He was part of the majority alliance of 6 formed early with Rob Mariano, Ashley Underwood, Matthew Elrod/Wyatt Nash, Andrea Boehlke, and Natalie Tenerelli; with Phillip Sheppard then replacing Matt Elrod in the alliance of 6 after Matt Elrod's Day 5 blindside. Grant Mattos NFL Stats; Are You a Stathead? The “Survivor” contestant, who prompted outrage after outing a fellow competitor on the long-running show as transgender, has been fired from Allen Tate Realtors in Rockhill, Sc. Before games (sometimes with a needle) and after. Before and in the years after Survivor, Mattos worked as full-time yoga instructor at City Yoga LA. View a sample email. Inspiration in Life: My wife. Grant Mattos Stats. Grant Mattos, Survivor Mattos is a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for the Chargers, Denver Broncos, and Tennessee … Grant Mattos Grant Mattos was born on March 12, 1981 in Mountain View, California, USA as Grant Logan Mattos. Rob Mariano would be the deciding vote to eliminate Mattos, electing to vote him out instead of Natalie Tenerelli, another close ally, but one considered far less of a jury or immunity challenge threat. Survivor, where he finished in a … GRANT MATTOS Mattos, Grant Logan Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Born: 3/12/1981 Mountain View, CA High School: St. Francis (Mountain View, CA) College: Foothill JC; Southern California [1999 2000; 2001L 2002L] Roster Key • Stat Key Occupation: Ex-NFL Payer Personal Claim to Fame: Playing in the NFL Inspiration in Life: My wife.With her in my life, I can do anything. Grant Mattos, Self: Survivor. Occupation: Ex-NFL Payer Personal Claim to Fame: Playing in the NFL. Grant Mattos has had no other relationships that we know of. [5], After his college career, Mattos played for the San Diego Chargers. See all photos. Mattos went to Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California. Grant Logan Mattos (born March 12, 1981) is known as a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for three teams over a four-year career, and as a contestant on Survivor: Redemption Island, the 22nd season of U.S. It's also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. He is married to Christina Cox. Grant shares his story of making it to the NFL and how it was fueled by a desire to connect and feel love from his father, how that transferred to his coaches and how he was shaken by the end of his career. Grant Mattos played five seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans after attending the University of Southern California. Mattos also established himself as one of the physically strongest players in the game, dominating many of the pre-merge challenges to help Ometepe hit the merge with the numbers advantage over the opposing Zapatera tribe. Hobbies: Largemouth bass fishing, surfing and writing. GM: Originally I got into football because that equaled time with my father. MEET GRANT MATTOS. 3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, positive and frien… He... Born: March 12, 1981 Photos. Tom Seipel, the Cleveland fan who got to see his team clinch a playoff berth in Week 17 with the help of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, has died at 39. St. Francis (Mountain View, CA) NFL Player Stats. Survivor, where he finished in a tie for sixth place. Canadian with White and Afro-Jamaican ancestry; married to former NFL player and reality TV star Grant Mattos. Field Yates explains why Carson Wentz needs to move on from Philadelphia in the offseason. The date of their elopement and marriage was October 1, 2010, only about a week after returning from the airing of that season's Survivor. Survivor, where he finished in a tie for sixth place. FOX Sports Insider Newsletter Inside access. RB: Hey GM so where to start. Grant Mattos on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more... Jeff Varner has been voted off the island — and his job on the mainland. Until ex-NFL player Brad Culpepper in Season 34 Survivor: Game Changers taking 2nd place, Mattos had held the record for the most days lasted in a season among all former major league pro athletes by lasting 35 days consecutively on the main island (36 when counting his official elimination after losing in the final Redemption Island duel a day later). [24], National Football League wide receiver and special teams player, "He Was Taken for Granted - Los Angeles Times", "Orange Bowl - USC vs Iowa Box Score, January 2, 2003", "Carson Palmer Article - The Alumni Section - Santa Margarita Eagles Football", "Grant Mattos Bio - University of Southern California Official Athletic Site", "San Diego Chargers NFL Football Front Page", "Grant Mattos - Tennessee Titans - 2016 Player Profile", "'Survivor: Redemption Island': Grant Mattos or Natalie Tenerelli? With her in my life, I can do anything. But I think he’s way more than that to him and not just because he’s an ex-NFL player (what’s up with that Survivor-NFL connection by the way?) Grant Mattos career stats with the San Diego Chargers. You are such a athletic + positive pillar in the NFL + Sports Industry. Name (Age): Grant Mattos (29) Tribe: Ometepe Current Residence: West Hollywood, Calif. 1. Whatever it took to keep the NFL dream alive. He earned a spot on the Chargers roster in 2003 with his impressive performances in training camp, despite having not even been initially recruited by a major college. My kidneys hated me, but whatever. Grant Mattos appeared on Survivor: Redemption Island, the 22nd season of the reality TV show Survivor. Grant Mattos also won a few individual immunities and a cake reward that he chose to share with Andrea Boehlke and Rob Mariano, his 2 closest allies within the alliance. ", "Christina Cox on Twitter: "It's a #SentimentalSaturday for @GrantMattos & I â?¤ď¸? During the Survivor: Redemption Island reunion, Mattos confirmed that following his return from competing in the game, he married actress Christina Cox. Who will Boston Rob turn on? In the new video series “Game Changers,” veterans Marvin Washington, Leonard Marshall, Eben Britton, and Grant Mattos discuss injuries sustained during … Grant Mattos is a 39 year old American Reality TV Contestant. He's a lot like (ex-USC receiver) Matt Nickels. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Hobbies: Largemouth bass fishing, surfing and writing. Grant Mattos: Real emotions and feelings are involved in 'Survivor Cannabis, and a lot of love from friends and family, pulled me out of a very dark place when the NFL … [16][17][18] He moved to New York City in September 2015 and works at Moda Yoga NYC. [22][23] He was the 2nd highest fundraiser of the large team, raising $1750, and the team collectively went well beyond their $20,000 goal by raising more than $66,000. His story of how he got here is amazing, I'm not surprised at all that Coach Chow went out and found some guy from some place and brought him in with a chance to start"[4] "He has awesome hands and he doesn't drop anything. Grant Mattos was born on March 12, 1981 in Mountain View, California, USA as Grant Logan Mattos. I caught Grant Mattos, 29, on the phone while he was riding a train to San Diego to visit a friend. Knee problems limited his effectiveness and chances of game action in later years.[8][9]. Stephen A. Smith reacts to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers beating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. National Football League (NFL) Player Histories and Profiles Due to the large number of NFL Football players listed, we have broken up the profiles into alphabetical categories. Born Grant Logan Mattos on 12th March, 1981 in Mountain View, CA,USA, he is famous for Former NFL Player and Survivor Redemption Island. Grant Logan Mattos (born March 12, 1981) is known as a former NFL wide receiver and special teams player who played for three teams over a four-year career, and as a contestant on Survivor: Redemption Island, the 22nd season of U.S. He lasted two years with the Chargers, and four years in the League overall, also being signed by the Denver Broncos, and later the Tennessee Titans. Mattos was nearly voted out in the first tribal council e merge, but survived 6 votes to 5 against Elrod, fooling Matthew Elrod to vote for proposed target Steve Wright. Opioids nearly killed me. [3] During his time at USC, he received high praise from teammate Carson Palmer, a future NFL star QB who said of Mattos: "Having a guy like Grant Mattos come in has been great, he's really gonna set the tone for the receivers. A six-member panel consisted of four former NFL athletes — including Marvin Washington, Mark Restelli, Jim McMahon and Grant Mattos — discussed the benefits of the medical use of cannabis for athletes in the NFL alongside cannabis therapeutics specialist, Uma Dhanabalan, and former Colorado State University student-athlete, Treyous Jarrells.