David Joseph Jacobs (born July 15, 1957) is a former

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and punter who played ten seasons. He spent time with the

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, and

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of the

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(NFL) before playing with the

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and

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of the

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(USFL). Afterwards he played a season with the Syracuse Express of the minor

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(EFL), before returning to the NFL with the

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(1986) and making a second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles (1987). He finished his ten-year career by spending a year with the

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of the

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(AFL) in 1988.

Early life

Jacobs was born on July 15, 1957, in

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. He went to high school at George Washington (PA).

College career

Dave went to college at

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. In 1977 he was 16 for 29 on field goal attempts. He led all independent college teams for field goals made. He also was 22 for 22 on Extra Points. In 1978 he was 16 for 23 on field goal attempts. He was also 18 for 20 on Extra Points.

Professional career

Denver Broncos He was drafted in the 13th round (325) by the

but did not play for them. New York Jets Instead of playing for the Denver Broncos, he played for the

. He played in 4 games as a Jet, going 5 for 9 on Field goals and 10 for 11 on Extra Points. He played 4 games for the Jets. Cleveland Browns He was signed by the

in 1981 after going unsigned in 1980. He played 5 games on the Browns. He was 4 for 12 on Field Goals and 9 for 10 on Extra Points. Philadelphia Eagles In 1982 he was signed by the

but he did not make the roster. New Jersey Generals In 1983 he played for the

of the

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. He was 6 for 13 on Field Goals and 13 for 16 on Extra Points. He also was a punter for the Generals. He even had one rush attempt for -5 yards. Pittsburgh Maulers He was signed by the

in 1984 but did not play for them. Syracuse Express In 1985, he played for the Syracuse Express of the

. He kicked a record 59-yard field goal with them. Minnesota Vikings He was signed by the

in 1986 but did not play with them. Philadelphia Eagles (second stint) In 1987, Jacobs played 3 games for the

. He played Kicker and Punter. He was 3 for 5 on Field goals and 2 for 4 on Extra Points. He also had 10 punts for 369 yards and one blocked punt. New England Steamrollers Jacobs played his final season with the

of the

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jacobs, Dave 1957 births Living people New York Jets players Cleveland Browns players New Jersey Generals players Philadelphia Eagles players Syracuse Orange football players American football punters American football placekickers Players of American football from Scranton, Pennsylvania New England Steamrollers players National Football League replacement players