Jake Matthews is an American football offensive tackle playing for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL as of March 2025. Matthews’ NFL career began in Atlanta when the Falcons selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft with the 6th overall pick. Matthews will be entering his 12th season in the pros when the 2025 season gets underway in September 2025. In his more than a decade-long career in Atlanta, Jake’s best trait has been his availability. The one-time pro bowler has not missed a single start in his NFL career as of March 2025, except during his rookie season, when he started 15 out of a possible 16 games. Pro Football Focus (PFF) awarded him a 79.8 overall grade for his 2024 season which ranked 15th out of 141 offensive tackles.
Revisiting the early years of Matthews’ life, he was born in Missouri City, Texas. His football career began at Elkins High School in his hometown. The 33-year-old (as of March 2025) offensive lineman who was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, stayed in his home state and committed to Texas A&M University where he played for the Aggies from 2010 to 2013. Matthews’ collegiate career saw him win the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 2013 while also being a two-time First-team All-SEC honoree.
Jake Matthews’ Contract Breakdown
Jake Matthews signed a 2-year contract worth $45 million with the Atlanta Falcons on March 9, 2025 as per Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $45,000,000 | N/A | $22,500,000 | - | $38,000,000 |
As of March 18, 2025, all details of the contract are not available.
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Cap Hit | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | Estimate | $15,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $3,773,713 | $21,773,713 | $15,573,509 |
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What are the terms of Jake Matthews' Contract?
As of March 18, 2025, Matthews’ deal has not been revealed fully on Spotrac.
Jake Matthews Salary
In 2025, Matthews is set to earn a base salary of $15.5 million as estimated by Spotrac. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $21.7 million while Matthews will receive $2.5 million in signing proration and $3.77 million as a restructure proration according to Spotrac’s estimation. As per the terms of Jake Matthews’ current contract, he has an average annual salary of $22.5 million, per Spotrac.
How much does Jake Matthews make per minute?
If Jake Matthews’ contract worth $45 million over 2 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Matthews makes almost $43 per minute.
How much of Jake Matthews’ contract is guaranteed?
Jake Matthews’ deal guarantees him $38 million out of the whole $45 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Jake Matthews’ Career Earnings
Jake Matthews has amassed $127.6 million in his career as of March 2025 as per Spotrac.
Jake Matthews’ Contract History
Matthews has signed three contracts before signing his 2-year extension in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2022 - 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 3 yr(s) / $55,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $18,333,333 | $26,558,823 | $52,558,823 |
| 2018 - 2023 | Atlanta Falcons | 5 yr(s) / $72,500,000 | $13,946,000 | $14,500,000 | $34,946,000 | $41,350,000 |
| 2014 - 2018 | Atlanta Falcons | 4 yr(s) / $16,429,501 | $10,268,728 | $4,107,375 | $16,429,500 | $16,429,500 |
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FAQ's On Jake Matthews
A. Jake Matthews is 33 years old as of March 2025.
A. Jake Matthews attended Texas A&M College.
A. The Falcons drafted Matthews in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.
A. Jake Matthews was born on February 11, 1992.
