Joshua Jacobs was the 24th overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft. He plays as the running back for the Green Bay Packers as of Septmeber 2024. Jacobs attended McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he had an impressive high school football career, accumulating 5,372 yards and 56 touchdowns for the Titans. He committed to playing college football at the University of Alabama.
Jacobs tragically faced homelessness during middle school but it didn't stop him from pushing forward and overcoming such difficulties. He was part of two pro-bowl (in 2020 and 2022) and was the NFL rushing yards leader in 2022. After spending the first five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jacobs signed a 4-year contract with the Green Bay Packers in March 2024. In his first year at Alabama in 2016, Jacobs shared playing time with Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough. He rushed 85 times for 567 yards and four touchdowns. During his sophomore year in 2017, he recorded 284 yards on 46 carries with one touchdown. It was later found that he played most of the season with a broken ankle. As a junior, Jacobs earned the title of MVP in the 2018 SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs. He had rushed for 83 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Joshua Jacobs’ age
Joshua Jacobs is 26 years old (as of September 2024). He was born on February 11, 1998, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Jacobs started his college football career at Alabama in 2016. He was only 18 years old when he started playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide football program. He appeared in the NFL draft in 2019, at the age of 21.
Jacobs has gathered a lot of recognition since starting his career in the NFL. In 2022, he achieved First-team All-Pro honor and his second Pro Bowl selection (the first being in 2020). He also led the NFL in rushing yards and received the prestigious Jim Brown Award that year. Previously, in 2019, he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Additionally, he secured a CFP national championship in 2017.
How tall is Joshua Jacobs?
Joshua Jacobs stands at 5 feet and 10 inches, which is approximately 1.78 meters. He also weighs about 223 lbs, which is approximately 101 kg. Jacobs 40-yard dash time is 4.52 seconds. His athletic physique is a big reason for his dash time speed.
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FAQ's On Josh Jacobs Age
A. Joshua Jacobs has one son named Braxton. He is six years old (as of 2024).
A. According to Josh Jacobs new contract with the Packers, he annualy makes $12 million.
A. Josh Jacobs revealed in an interview that number 8 reminds him of a superhero.
A. Joshua Jacobs made his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019. The contract was for four years.
A. Joshua Jacobs broke the Raiders single-game record for rushing yards.
