Josh
Jacobs.
Josh
Jacobs.
Alabama· 5'10"· 220 lb
Jacobs would fit best in a gap/duo power run scheme that prioritizes a physical, downhill running back who can break tackles.
As a Year 1 starter, Jacobs could immediately be the focal point of a team's running game and could develop into a top-tier bell-cow back with significant volume.
A modern pass-heavy Air Raid or spread RPO system that features smaller, quicker backs prioritizing receiving and outside runs would diminish his value.
Jacobs's blend of power, tackle-breaking ability, and receiving upside makes him a versatile back, but he truly shines when given a heavy workload in a run-first offense.
Selected #24 overall in Round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders out of Alabama.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Alabama | 14 | 86 | 564 | 4 | 14 | 166 |
| 2017 | Alabama | 11 | 46 | 284 | 1 | 14 | 168 |
| 2018 | Alabama | 15 | 120 | 640 | 11 | 20 | 247 |
| Career | — | 40 | 252 | 1488 | 16 | 48 | 581 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Josh Jacobs played his first four seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, leading the league in rushing in 2022 and earning First-Team All-Pro honors. He then signed with the Green Bay Packers.