Tyrann Mathieu

I always focus on the negatives.

— Tyrann Mathieu

It's not all about money for me.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I like chillin' by the pool.

— Tyrann Mathieu

Life is funny and weird.

— Tyrann Mathieu

My whole life, I've seen things I can't unsee.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I've always wanted a perfect life.

— Tyrann Mathieu

Me and Sean Payton have a great relationship.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I know what it's like to be humiliated.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I think Tom Brady is one of the greatest competitors of all time.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I grew up listening to the Hot Boys, with Lil Wayne and all those guys.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I don't think I can go back to New Orleans. I don't think that's possible.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I can't make someone tell the truth. But I can ask.

— Tyrann Mathieu

Everybody can't be Lil Wayne. Some of us have to pick up a book.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I'm not one of those guys who gets stronger in the weight room.

— Tyrann Mathieu

Trust takes time, especially when you've done a lot of things for people not to trust you.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I've got to be the best person that Tyrann can be.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I'm surrounding myself with people who want to do what I want to do, which is be a football player.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I guess I did go through my phase where I wanted to be a rapper. I made music, but I was never…

— Tyrann Mathieu

I don't have any bad vibes with LSU. I learned so much there. I experienced so much there. I had so much…

— Tyrann Mathieu

A lot of people do impulsive things. They just go with their moves. I used to do that. Once I was able…

— Tyrann Mathieu

But, most of the time it takes people to hit rock bottom for them to start believing in themselves, and start seeking…

— Tyrann Mathieu

Going to school is cool, being accountable is cool, being responsible is cool. Those things are the cool things to do.

— Tyrann Mathieu

Big-time college ball is a business, and they work you to death. You're in the gym at 7 A. M., got classes…

— Tyrann Mathieu

Most people try to isolate themselves and pretend like things are all good when a lot of times, that's not how it…

— Tyrann Mathieu

LSU is the only fan base that truly knows Tyrann. I couldn't play for another school. I just couldn't do it. I…

— Tyrann Mathieu

Not too many people have my story. And this is my story: A guy goes from unknown to a Heisman Trophy finalist.…

— Tyrann Mathieu

But when you talk about the education and you talk about the lack of recreation for kids to do, I mean, it's…

— Tyrann Mathieu

I think me, as a leader, as a guy that's been cut, been humiliated, embarrassed, whatever you put on it, I think…

— Tyrann Mathieu

It is irresponsible and shows a lack of integrity for anyone to disclose medical information regardless of how it was gathered. I…

— Tyrann Mathieu

I think of guys like Troy Polamalu. These are guys who didn't see much action in the regular season, but when it…

— Tyrann Mathieu

I was fortunate. And I hate using the word lucky, but I was very, very lucky. Because, all of those things were…

— Tyrann Mathieu

It's just the vibe I got when I landed in New Orleans. The culture is absolutely different. It's so dangerous, I tell…

— Tyrann Mathieu

I would never twerk, no. Ever.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I like Kanye and Kendrick Lamar.

— Tyrann Mathieu

The violence in New Orleans is erupting and it's continuing to grow at an alarming rate.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I like movies, action movies. I definitely would be an actor in Hollywood.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I've always been a player that could do a lot of different things.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I'd rather be a shooting star than a fading star.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I'm the best player in the world. That's how I feel.

— Tyrann Mathieu

I just want to prove my point that I'm one of the best safeties in this league.

— Tyrann Mathieu