3 questions with Falcons rookie Jake Matthews

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FLOWERY BRANCH -- During the recently completed rookie minicamp we asked some of the rookies a few questions so that you can get to know them a little better.

NAME: Jake Matthews

SCHOOL: Texas A&M

ROUND/PICK: First, sixth overall

TWITTER: @jake_matthews75

EXPECTED ROLE: He's expected to compete for the starting right tackle position next season, after playing left tackle last season for the Aggies.

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Explore Round 1 / 6 -- Jake Matthews, RT, 6-5, 308, Texas A&M

Explore Round 2/37 – Ra’Shede Hageman, DE, 6-6, Minnesota

Round 3/68 – Dezmen Southward, FS, 6-0, 211, Wisconsin

Explore Round 4/103 – Devonta Freeman, RB, 5-8, 206, Florida State

Explore Round 4/139 – Prince Shembo, LB, 6-1, 253 Notre Dame

Explore Round 5/147 – Ricardo Allen, CB, 5-9, 187, Purdue

Explore Round 5/168 – Marquis Spruill, LB, 6-1, 231, Syracuse

Explore Round 7/253 – Yawin Smallwood, LB, 6-2, 246, Connecticut

Explore Round 7/255 – Tyler Starr, LB, 6-4, 250, South Dakota

About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper, has been on the staff since 2003. Every day D. Orlando strives to provide inside in the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, the coaching moves, the offseason business moves, the draft and the games.

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