HOUSTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Riding a fast track to the NFL's showcase game, Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews is proud to be representing his storied family in Sunday's Super Bowl in his hometown of Houston.
He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, nephew of former Pro Bowler Clay Matthews Jr., and cousin to current Green Bay Packers standout linebacker Clay Matthews III among other family members who have made it to the NFL.
"I take a ton of pride in it. Playing on the peewee team, 'Oh hey, that's (Bruce) Matthews' kid, we have to expect a little more from him,'" the Falcons player told reporters on Tuesday at the Memorial City Mall ice rink that was melted down to accommodate the media event.