Jerome Alvon Mathis (born July 26, 1983 ) is a former American and Canadian football wide receiver and kick returner who played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Hampton University. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and he has also played for the Washington Redskins. He earned a Pro Bowl selection and was an All-Pro with the Texans in 2005.