Jake Matthews holds the LT · Starter spot in Atlanta Falcons’s offensive line room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jake Matthews played 17 games in 2025 with a 97% snap share.

Jake Matthews is a left tackle for the Atlanta Falcons who was selected 6th overall by Atlanta in the 2014 NFL draft out of Texas A&M. In 12 seasons, he has started all 196 games since his debut, holding the franchise record for consecutive games played with 195 consecutive starts, the longest active streak in the NFL. Matthews was named a team captain for five consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, he blocked for an offensive line that allowed 26 sacks, ranking fourth in the league, while the unit posted a 4.6% sack percentage, fifth-lowest. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2018 as a replacement selection.

Texas A&M2010 – 2013

Falcons2014 — present

CollegeTexas A&MDraftRound 1 · No. 6 overall · 2014 · ATLHometownMissouri City, TX