Cornerback Jerry Jacobs was one of the better feel-good stories for the 2021 Detroit Lions. After shadowing Jeff Okudah for all of training camp—hoping to learn from the first-round pick—Jacobs, an undrafted prospect himself, managed to make the 53-man roster. Not only that, but when injuries hit the Lions secondary, Jacobs eventually jumped into a starting position and held his own. Jacobs posted a 66.7 PFF coverage grade, which was fourth-best among NFL rookie cornerbacks with at least 200 snaps.
Unfortunately, though, Jacobs suffered a torn ACL in Week 14’s game against the Denver Broncos, ending his rookie season early and potentially threatening his ability to be ready for Year 2.