Tyrann Mathieu opens up on FOX NFL pregame show

Nov 30, 2015, 10:46 AM

Cardinals' CB @Mathieu_Era talks about his past struggles with @JayGlazer and how he overcame those issues. https://t.co/riseWKuTKJ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 29, 2015

BY ARIZONA SPORTS

Tyrann Mathieu has been an open book since arriving in Arizona as a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

His story has been well-told, about how he was a Heisman Trophy finalist at LSU before ultimately kicked off the team due to off the field issues, mainly with drugs.

He has turned his life around in the NFL, quickly becoming one of the most popular players on the Arizona Cardinals’ roster as well as a team leader.

The rest of the country got a glimpse of the player Arizona has come to love Sunday when FOX’s Jay Glazer put together an excellent video featuring Mathieu. The defensive back opened up about his past and gave great insight into the person he has become.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) cannot catch a pass in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson, right, catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jimmie Ward during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) spikes the ball after running for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Corey Lemonier (96) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) talks with side judge Rob Vernatchi (75) after being penalized for pass interference against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) stretches the ball over San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jimmie Ward during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown run past San Francisco 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) tries to break a tackle by Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) scores on a touchdown reception against Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula, right, gestures in front of quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) evades a tackle-attempt by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker (20) pushes Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson, center, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) looks to pass as tackle Bobby Massie (70) blocks San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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