Jerry Jacobs (born September 26, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and

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College career

Jacobs began his collegiate career at

. He Earned KJCC All-Conference honors with the Blue Dragons and recorded 39 tackles and four interceptions. In the fall of 2018 he transferred to

. During the 2018 season he recorded 31 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups in 13 games. Following the season he was named second-team All-Sun Belt Conference. During the 2019 season, he made four starts with 21 tackles, and two pass breakups, before suffering a season-ending ACL tear. Following the season he transferred to

. On October 26, 2020, Jacobs opted out of the remaining six games of the season and declared for the

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. In four games with the Razorbacks, he recorded 17 tackles, including one for a loss. His 249 defensive snaps were the fourth-most on the team.

Professional career

On May 1, 2021, Jacobs signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. He was named to the Lions' 53-man roster and made his first career start in Week 5. He started the next nine games before suffering a torn ACL in Week 14. He was placed on

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on December 13, 2021. Jacobs was placed on the reserve/ PUP list to start the 2022 season. He was activated on October 22. Jacobs entered the 2023 season as a starting cornerback for the Lions. In Week 4, he recorded two interceptions on Packers quarterback

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in a 34-20 win. He finished the season with 55 tackles, eight passes defensed, and three interceptions through 15 games and 12 starts.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bioArkansas Razorbacks bioArkansas State Red Wolves bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jacobs, Jerry 1997 births Living people American football cornerbacks Arkansas Razorbacks football players Arkansas State Red Wolves football players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Atlanta