Texas A&M rising senior Mike Matthews, Jake Matthews’ younger brother, is one of the NCAA’s best offensive linemen. Although he’s busy playing center for the Aggies and preparing for what should be a long NFL career, he pays a lot of attention to the Falcons — and not just because of family.
Speaking at SEC Media Day in Hoover, Ala., Matthews said his favorite pro center is Atlanta’s Joe Hawley, a fourth round pick in 2010.
"He's a similar style center as me, a little undersized, like 6-2, 290-kind of guy, same as me,” said Matthews, who was recently named to the Rimington Trophy watch list.