Where did Josh Jacobs go to college?

Josh Jacobs played for Alabama Crimson Tide during his collegiate career. Josh Jacobs is the running back for the Green Bay Packers as of the 2024 season. The Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) drafted him with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. Born on February 11, 1998, Jacobs played the first five years of his professional football with the Las Vegas Raiders before signing a 4-year contract with the Packers in March 2024. He also has a brother, Isaiah Jacobs, who plays as a running back for the UAB Blazers. Josh attended the McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jacobs was a latecomer to the recruiting process. The running back was a four-star prospect and ranked second in Oklahoma and sixth nationally among all-purpose running backs.

In the 247 Composite, he was listed as the 10th all-purpose running back and the second-best player in Oklahoma. Rivals.com placed him ninth in the state, and ESPN ranked him fourth in Oklahoma and 36th nationally among running backs. He received first-team All-State in 4A from the Oklahoma Coaches Association and OKPreps.com. Despite having a shorter junior season due to injury, he managed to rush for 948 yards and 13 touchdowns. He concluded his high school career at McLain with 5,372 rushing yards and 56 touchdowns. Josh Jacobs has an impressive list of accolades, including being named First-team All-Pro in 2022. He also earned Pro Bowl selections in 2020 and 2022. Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yards in 2022. In the same year, he was honored with the Jim Brown Award. He also made it to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2019 and achieved the title of CFP national champion in 2017. Through the first nine games of the 2024 NFL season, Jacobs already has 762 rushing yards.

Josh Jacobs College

Josh Jacobs attended the University of Alabama. He started his freshman year in 2016. Jacobs played a crucial role in the Tide backfield. He had replaced Heisman Trophy winner, Derrick Henry. He rushed 85 times for 567 yards and four touchdowns. The running back averaged an impressive 6.7 yards per carry, ranking second among Tide backs. He also contributed with 14 receptions for 156 yards.

Jacobs was named SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance against Kentucky. He also received recognition as one of the offensive players of the week for games against Kent State and Kentucky. In his first start for the Crimson Tide against Kentucky, he set new career highs. He had rushed 16 times for 100 yards and caught three passes for 44 yards. This earned him the SEC Freshman of the Week honors. Unfortunately, his season was cut short due to an injury he suffered when playing against Arkansas.

During his Sophomore year in 2017, he missed the first two games of his sophomore season. This was due to a hamstring injury but he managed to play 12 games. This included one starting game. He amassed 284 yards on 46 carries and a touchdown, with 14 receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed on kickoff returns and gained 86 yards with a long return of 23 yards. He was recognized as a special teams player of the week when he went against Arkansas. Jacobs was also named an offensive player of the week.

When he was in his Junior year in 2018, he showcased his skills impressively. He contributed 15 touchdowns, including 11 rushing, three receiving, and one kickoff return. Jacobs was ranked eighth in the SEC. His total all-purpose yards of 1,315 and scoring of 90 points placed him among the team leaders. The running back played a crucial role in various offensive aspects. He made 640 rushing yards on 120 carries and 20 receptions for 247 yards and three touchdowns. He also earned the team's Player of the Week honors multiple times.

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