g-dawg Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Jake Matthews, OT-Texas A&M6'5", 308lbs 33 3/8" arms 9 7/8" hands 5.07/40 24 reps bench press Grade: 6.7 = Chance to become Pro-Bowl Caliber player OVERVIEWStarted in 46 of 49 games played. Two-time first-team All-SEC (2012-13) selection. 2013: First-team AP All-American and an Outland Trophy finalist. Started all 13 games at left tackle. Won the national Bobby Bowden Award presented for high performance on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. 2012: Started all 13 games at right tackle. 2011: Honorable mention All-Big 12 pick after starting all 13 games at right tackle. 2010: Honorable mention All-Big 12 pick after playing in 10 games and making seven starts. Misc.: Son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews. Older brother Kevin was a 2-year starter at A&M (2008-09) and younger brother Mike is a current Aggie offensive lineman. Cousin is Clay Matthews of the Green Bay Packers. ANALYSISSTRENGTHSBig, strong, athletic, natural bender. Exceptional technician. Explosive six-inch punch -- quick, active hands. Outstanding base, balance, body control and hand placement. Drives defenders off the ball -- outstanding run blocker. Explosive hip snap. Takes good angles to the second level. Plays with very good awareness -- shows very good athletic ability flipping his hips and adjusting to moving pockets with a jitterbug quarterback. Keen to recognize and quick to adjust to the blitz. Strong finisher -- displays a mean streak and seeks to finish. Has long-snapping experience. Hails from football royalty family -- third-generation NFLer. Tough competitor. Very focused and determined. Humble and grounded. Outstanding all-around character. Film junkie. Started in the SEC for 3-plus seasons. Extremely durable -- missed no time to injuries. WEAKNESSESArm length appears too short -- limited reach and extension. Operated in a spread offense. Can do a better job sustaining (though was presented with a near-impossible task of knowing where the pocket would be to protect). Has only one year of experience at left tackle. BOTTOM LINESmart, tough, versatile franchise left tackle capable of playing all five positions on the line. Can plug into a starting lineup immediately and will play a long time at a consistently high level. One of the safest picks in the draft, Matthews' best position might even be center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudweathers Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) There is a lot to be said for this..... "One of the safest picks in the draft"I'd be happy with him at 6One thing we can't afford is another 1st round b(aker)ust Edited March 8, 2014 by trudweathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman71 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 He will be a pro bowler for the next 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Uh oh"arm length appears too short..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I love him, but I love Robinson more ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTMcAuliffe Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hmmm best position could even be center? Interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 my main concerns with Matthews are this - when I watch him on tape, he appears to get the job done - but in a very unimpressive fashion. At 6'4" and 305lbs - his size is more of an interior offensive lineman (like his dad). When Matthews gets to the NFL, is his "just barely get the job done" going to win the day against bigger,faster, stronger defensive ends?He seems to be universally loved by the NFL media - I know Chuck Smith bragged on him on 680thefan the other day as well. I just never hear more than the two minute lovefest - where the word "bloodlines" are always mentioned. I hate when that gets brought up because it does not matter to me - its a factor, but a very small one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 my main concerns with Matthews are this - when I watch him on tape, he appears to get the job done - but in a very unimpressive fashion. At 6'4" and 305lbs - his size is more of an interior offensive lineman (like his dad). When Matthews gets to the NFL, is his "just barely get the job done" going to win the day against bigger,faster, stronger defensive ends?He seems to be universally loved by the NFL media - I know Chuck Smith bragged on him on 680thefan the other day as well. I just never hear more than the two minute lovefest - where the word "bloodlines" are always mentioned. I hate when that gets brought up because it does not matter to me - its a factor, but a very small one. This is exactly why I like Robinson better. With his quikness and agility at that size I think he can be every bit the pro LT Matthews can be, but also adds the dimension of a road grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartfalconfan Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Rather have Greg Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltese Falcon Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hmmm best position could even be center? Interesting....That got the spidey-sense going with me as well. That versatility could make the needle dance on TDs draft board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring It Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 If he's there at 6, he may become a Falcon.QUAL.........LIT...........TEE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) This is exactly why I like Robinson better. With his quikness and agility at that size I think he can be every bit the pro LT Matthews can be, but also adds the dimension of a road grader.The thing I don't like about Roibinson from what I have seen is his hands in pass pro there all out to the side and it'll allow opposing DE's to get into Robinson's chest.I really noticed this in the drills I've seen.At the present time Matthews is well ahead in this area of pass pro the guys kick step lower body balance is better he always is in the correct position when DE's engage and seems to anchor very well when engaged.Now I'm not saying Robinson can't improve but if I were an o-line coach that's the first thing I'm getting Robinson to work on keeping his arms centered with his initial kick step and keeping that center of balance lower on initial contact. Edited March 8, 2014 by kiwifalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Banking on potential can get really dangerous in the NFL, especially in the first round. If guys like Chuck Smith (and nearly every other "expert" opinion out there) says Matthews is ready to start now, who am I to question?Draft Matthews. Boring, yes, but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Day Hoe Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 my main concerns with Matthews are this - when I watch him on tape, he appears to get the job done - but in a very unimpressive fashion. At 6'4" and 305lbs - his size is more of an interior offensive lineman (like his dad). When Matthews gets to the NFL, is his "just barely get the job done" going to win the day against bigger,faster, stronger defensive ends?He seems to be universally loved by the NFL media - I know Chuck Smith bragged on him on 680thefan the other day as well. I just never hear more than the two minute lovefest - where the word "bloodlines" are always mentioned. I hate when that gets brought up because it does not matter to me - its a factor, but a very small one.If this guys best fit is at guard or center there is no way I would draft him at six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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