Falcons franchise left tackle entering his 13th season as the team's blindside protector.
Jake Matthews has been Atlanta's starting left tackle since his rookie year in 2014. The son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews has made three Pro Bowls and is the franchise's longest-tenured offensive lineman. The 2025 season produced his cleanest pass-blocking grade in five years protecting Michael Penix Jr.
Path to the league
Texas A&M product taken 6th overall by Atlanta in 2014. Started every game as a rookie. Son of Bruce Matthews. Brother of Clay Matthews III.
Career highlights
3x Pro Bowl (2018, 2022, 2024). 170+ career consecutive starts at LT (most among active OL). NFC Champion (2016). $79M extension (2019) was the largest at the position.
2025 season recap
Allowed 3 sacks in 17 starts. Atlanta went 8-9. Matthews' protection allowed Penix to settle in as the long-term starter. He's signed through 2027 and could retire when the deal expires.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jake Matthews
- Pro Football Reference: Jake Matthews
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Texas A&M
- Hometown
- Missouri City, TX, USA
- Age
- 34
- Status
- active
