Jake Matthews ranked 26th among NFL offensive tackles by PFF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Jake Matthews of the Atlanta Falcons has been placed 26th in Pro Football Focus' latest offensive tackle rankings. Despite being a reliable presence on the line, Matthews' performance has seen him drop in the rankings following a season marked by the team's struggles. The Falcons have experienced significant changes, including the retirement of right tackle Kaleb McGary and center Drew Dalman. The team signed Jawaan Taylor to fill McGary's role and brought in Wanya Morris for depth. A competitive battle for the right tackle position is expected during training camp.
- •Matthews played at least 1,000 snaps for the 11th consecutive season.
- •He recorded an 82.4 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2025.
- •Kaleb McGary's retirement leaves a gap in the offensive line.
- •Jawaan Taylor has been signed to replace McGary.
- •The right tackle competition will be a focus during training camp.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons LT Jake Matthews falls to No. 26 in PFF's OT rankings
"Falcons' Jake Matthews barely cracks PFF's list of top 32 offensive tackles
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