Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has been one of the best success stories over the past three years. Jacobs went through a ton of adversity before his professional career even started, and when he landed in the NFL, the odds were stacked against him. But with an attitude and commitment that just wouldn’t quit, Jacobs incredibly found his way onto the Lions’ roster and as a regular contributor. He even overcame a torn ACL in his rookie season.
But as the Lions enter a new phase as Super Bowl contender, they’re clearly looking to upgrade their roster across the board.