2011 (SOPHOMORE)
Cornerstone of the Aggies' offensive front that allowed just nine sacks in 13 games and set school records for total, passing and scoring offense … offense front paved the way for an offense that averaged 490.2 yards of total offense, 291.1 passing yards and 39.1 points per game … helped the Aggies rush for 199.2 yard per game, which ranked No. 24 nationally … Aggies were one of the few team nationally to rank in the top 25 in all four major offense statistical categories.

2010 (FRESHMAN)
Named to ESPN.com's All-Big 12 Freshman team and was an honorable mention All-Big 12 pick … moved into the starting lineup when offensive tackle starter Brian Thomas moved inside after an injury to Evan Eike … started the final seven games of the season at offensive tackle and played in a total of 10 games … with Matthews in the starting lineup, the Aggies allowed just 14 sacks in the final seven games after allowing 23 in the first six games of 2010.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Robert Crivellari at Elkins High School in Missouri City ... consensus All-American (Parade, USA Today, SuperPrep, Rivals.com) ... first-team all-district and all-greater Houston honoree ... chose A&M over offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Oregon, Texas, Texas Tech, USC and Stanford.

PERSONAL
Jacob Matthews is the son of Carrie and Bruce Matthews of Sugar Land, Texas … born February 11, 1992 ... father, Bruce, was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2007 after an illustrious 19-year career with the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans ... older brother, Kevin, was a twoyear starter at center for the Aggies (2008-09) … his younger brother, Mike, signed with the Aggies in 2012 and is a freshman offensive lineman for the Aggies ... undecided on a major.

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