He is the No. 1 running back in this year’s NFL Draft class and on Thursday night, he expects to create much value – especially being in the bottom portion of the first round.
Josh Jacobs turned in a strong three-year career at the University of Alabama in providing versatility on offense and special teams. While he is strong between the tackles, despite his size at 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds, Jacobs’ hands at receiver and return specialist are indispensable.
During his junior year, the former three-star collected 1,315 all-purpose (640 rushing, 247 receiving, 428 kick return) with 15 touchdowns and was an absolute nightmare for defensive coordinators to scheme for.