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WATCH: First look at Tyrann Mathieu wearing New Orleans Saints jersey at OTAs

Wade-Peeryby:Wade Peery•05/26/22
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Former LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu recently returned to his hometown of New Orleans to join the New Orleans Saints. On Thursday afternoon, Saints faithful got their first glimpse of the former Tigers’ defensive back suiting up for their franchise.

Mathieu recently gushed about how much it meant to him to suit up for the New Orleans Saints. As a New Orleans native, it was hard for him to put into words how much it meant to him to come back and play for his hometown team.

Tyrann Mathieu has been a star on every level of football he’s played

A lifelong Saints fan, Mathieu played at St. Augustine High School (New Orleans) before accepting a scholarship to play football at LSU. He developed a name for himself in Baton Rouge and was a member of the 2011 LSU team that lost to Alabama in the BCS national championship. He went on to finish his college career with 133 total tackles (16 for loss), six sacks, four interceptions and 16 passes defended.

His NFL career has been just as successful, with already three Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl victory in nine seasons. This past year he recorded three interceptions, three fumble recoveries, a defensive touchdown, and 76 tackles on his way to earning a third Pro Bowl appearance.

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During his time in the NFL, Mathieu has been with three different teams. Now, he is finally back home with his fourth, and on a journey to bring back another Super Bowl to the city that made him.

“This is a team and program that I’ve watched my whole life growing up,” Mathieu said. “I can even go back to Hurricane Katrina when the Saints came back. It was just so electric in the building. I just remember how proud our community was. I’m looking forward to reflecting that. Trying to play as hard as I can so I can make that city as proud as I can make it.”

On3’s Chandler Vessels also contributed to this article