Nicholas Cozat Marquis Jacobs (born October 13, 1991) is a former

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. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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after the

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. He played

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, after transferring from

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Following the

, Jacobs was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent. He was signed to their practice squad on September 1, 2014.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 23, 2014, Jacobs was signed to the

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53-man roster. On August 30, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 2, 2016, Jacobs was signed to the

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' practice squad but was released three days later.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bio

New Orleans Saints bio

McNeese State Cowboys bio

LSU Tigers bio
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