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Overview
\n<\/b>Position: <\/b>Running back
\n<\/span>Height:<\/b> 5\u201910\u201d
\n<\/span>Weight: <\/b>216 pounds
\n<\/span>School: <\/b>Alabama Crimson Tide<\/span><\/p>\n

Joshua Jacobs 2019 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Joshua Jacobs<\/a><\/b> is a four-star prospect who was considered the number two overall player in Oklahoma and ranked as the number six overall running back nationally out of high school. He had gaudy numbers in high school,\u00a0 averaging 15.1 yards per carry and 245.8 yards per game as a senior while scoring 31 rushing touchdowns. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a freshman and sophomore, he wasn\u2019t asked to tote the rock too often. During those two seasons combined, Jacobs ran the ball just 131 times, to an average of 6.5 yards per carry. The production was there, but unfortunately, the volume was not.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacobs’ junior season, however, is where he made his mark. He was versatile in both the offensive and special teams portion of the game. He finished his college career averaging 28.6 yards per kickoff return. There were many ways he contributed to this high-powered Alabama offense this year. He totaled 15 touchdowns on the year (11 rushing, three receiving, one kickoff return).\u00a0Jacobs was also selected as the MVP of the SEC Championship Game. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although Jacobs didn\u2019t get a lot of usage during his career at Alabama, he made the most of the opportunities he had. He averaged nearly six yards per carry and nearly 12 yards per reception. His production speaks for itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h2>\n