Former Aggie and Pro-Bowler Jake Matthews named to the 2023 Hall of Fame Class
If you have been following Texas A&M football, then you know that Matthews’s name has been synonymous with protecting Aggie quarterbacks for almost two decades. So, with Jake Matthews being named one of the eight inductees into the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame, it further enshrines his family name in the Texas A&M record books.
The former Aggie offensive lineman was a four-year starter during one of the most exciting eras in Texas A&M history. Having played during 2010-2013, Matthews helped lead the team to one of its best statical seasons in 2012, breaking school records for passing, scoring, and total offense. That memorable run also produced the legend of Johnny Manziel, who went on to run away with the Heisman Trophy as a freshman behind Jake and the rest of the offensive line.
One of the best traits everyone looks for is being available. While in college, he had 46 consecutive starts, and since entering the NFL, he is one of two people to start every game since 2015.
Jake Matthews and Jason Kelce are the only players in the #NFL to start every game since 2015 pic.twitter.com/9dywNZlRYh
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) August 6, 2023
He is a pros pro and a great ambassador for Texas A&M, providing a blueprint for any young offensive lineman. Below you can find a few of his accomplishments.
Unanimous All-American
2x First-team All-American
2x First-team All-SEC
Jacobs Blocking Trophy (SEC)
Bobby Bowden Award
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