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Josh Jacobs Number
Josh Jacobs

Joshua Cordell Jacobs is an American professional football running back for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. The Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders selected Jacobs as the 24th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Jacobs recorded 1150 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie team. The following 2020 NFL season, Jacobs recorded 1065 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors that season. Jacobs led the league in rushing yards during the 2022 NFL season with 1653 rushing yards, earning Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro honors and NFL's inaugural Jim Brown Award. After six seasons and 73 appearances, Jacobs signed a four-year $48 million contract with the Packers in 2024, as per Spotrac.

Jacobs spent his entire collegiate career playing for Alabama Crimson Tide from 2016 to 2018. During his freshman season, he split his role as a running back with Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough and recorded 567 rushing yards. During his sophomore season in 2017, it was revealed that Jacobs had played with a broken ankle for the majority of the season. Eventually, Alabama won the 2018 CFP National Championsip and Jacobs was named MVP of the game. The following season, Jacobs recorded 887 scrimmage yards and a combined 28 touchdowns, leading Alabama to the CFP National Championship once again in 2019.

What is Josh Jacobs Jersey Number?

Josh Jacobs wears the number 8 with Green Bay Packers, as of October 2024. He switched his jersey number to 8 during his final year with the Raiders. Previously, Jacobs wore the number 28 with the Raiders since his NFL debut in 2019. According to Las Vegas Raiders' official website, Jacobs has said in an interview that, "All my life, that's the number I've always worn. The number, I feel like it brings something different out of me.” Jacobs has worn the number 8 jersey during his collegiate and high school career.

FAQs on Josh Jacobs

A. Josh Jacobs is 26 years old, as of October 2024.

A. Josh Jacobs broke the record held by Gerald Riggs for most catches without a touchdown.

A. Jacobs signed a four-year $48 million contract with the Packers, as per Spotrac. 

A. Josh Jacobs weighs 223 lbs or 101 kg.

A. Josh Jacobs stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

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