Jerry Jacobs (born September 26, 1997) is an American professional

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. He played

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and

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College career

Jacobs began his collegiate career at

. He Earned KJCC All-Conference honors with the Blue Dragons and recorded 39 tackles and four interceptions. In the fall of 2018 he transferred to

. During the 2018 season he recorded 31 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups in 13 games. Following the season he was named second-team All-Sun Belt Conference. During the

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, he made four starts with 21 tackles, and two pass breakups, before suffering a season-ending ACL tear. Following the season he transferred to

. On October 26, 2020, Jacobs opted out of the remaining six games of the season and declared for the

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. In four games with the Razorbacks, he recorded 17 tackles, including one for a loss. His 249 defensive snaps were the fourth-most on the team.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

On May 1, 2021, Jacobs signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. He was named to the Lions' 53-man roster and made his first career start in Week 5. He started the next nine games before suffering a torn ACL in Week 14. He was placed on

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on December 13, 2021. Jacobs was placed on the reserve/ PUP list to start the 2022 season. He was activated on October 22. Jacobs entered the 2023 season as a starting cornerback for the Lions. In Week 4, he recorded two interceptions on Packers quarterback

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in a 34–20 win. He finished the season with 55 tackles, eight passes defensed, and three interceptions through 15 games and 12 starts.

Los Angeles Rams

On July 27, 2024, Jacobs signed with the

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. He was released on August 20.

References

External links

Arkansas Razorbacks bioArkansas State Red Wolves bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jacobs, Jerry 1997 births Living people American football cornerbacks Arkansas Razorbacks football players Arkansas State Red Wolves football players Detroit Lions players Los Angeles Rams players Players of American football from Atlanta