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Jacob Kibodi (born October 4, 1998) is an American professional
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. He played
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for the
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and
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.


Early life

Kibodi was born on October 4, 1998. Before he was born, doctors had suggested to his mother to get an
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, stating, according ''
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'', that Kibodi "wasn't growing the proper way and he would be diminutive if she had him." She went against the doctors' advice after being encouraged by Kibodi's father, who "encouraged her and told her that everything would be alright through their faith in God." One of three children, Kibodi grew up in
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. He attended Christian Life Academy, joining the football team mid-season as a high school
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after having gave up being a member of the school band. As a
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, he totaled 76 carries for 842 yards and 12
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s along with 18 receptions for 324 yards and five touchdowns. He then ran for 1,208 yards and 12 touchdowns as a
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, being an all-region selection. A three-star recruit, he committed to play
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for the
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.


College career

Kibodi appeared in five games as a
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at Texas A&M in 2017, running for 121 yards and a touchdown. He played two games in 2018 and ran for 26 yards. In 2019, he started two games and finished the season with 31 rushes for 123 yards and a touchdown, along with six receptions. He transferred to the
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for the 2020 season, but did not play as their season was canceled due to the
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. In 2021, Kibodi transferred a second time, joining the
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. He was a
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with Louisiana and saw no playing time in 2021. In 2022, he appeared in nine games and was fifth on the team with 37 rushes for 169 yards. As a senior in 2023, Kibodi ran 129 times for 729 yards and seven touchdowns, also catching nine passes for 79 yards. He ended his collegiate career having run 211 times for 1,168 yards and nine touchdowns, also having caught 19 passes for 132 yards and another touchdown.


Professional career


New Orleans Saints

After going unselected in the
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, Kibodi signed with the
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as an
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. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. Kibodi was released by the Saints on December 3.


Cleveland Browns

On December 18, 2024, the
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signed Kibodi to their practice squad.


Memphis Showboats

Kibodi signed with the
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of the United Football League on January 27, 2025. He was released on April 28.


References


External links


Texas A&M Aggies bioLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns bioNew Orleans Saints bio
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