Born: June 11, 1993- East Lansing, Michigan
2023:  Years as a Lion: 1st  Years in CFL: 1st   Status: American
Career Games: 0   Playoffs: 0    Grey Cup: 0

Acquired:

Jacob signed with the Lions as a free agent in January 2023.

Highlights:

2020-21: Jacob began the 2020 season with the XFL’s 9 Team 9 practice squad and was claimed by the Tampa Bay Vipers before the league shut down in April. He then returned to the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad in December 2020 and then signed a reserve/futures deal with the team in early 2021. He was released in August during training camp.

2017-18: Landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in November 2017 and was released following training camp in 2018.

2016: Jacob went un-selected in the 2016 NFL Draft and then signed as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints after earning an invite to rookie mini-camp. He was active for 12 games during his rookie season and made six special teams tackles.

College:

2011-15: Jacob suited up in 48 games at Ferris State and recorded 153 receptions for 2,320 yards and 26 touchdowns while adding 28 carries for 198 yards. As a sophomore in 2012, he finished third on the squad with 802 all-purpose yards.