13 Facts About Leon Jacobs

Leon Jacobs was born on October 3,1995 and is a Nigerian-American professional American football linebacker.

Leon Jacobs's family immigrated to California around the time that Jacobs began attending school.

Leon Jacobs played football as a freshman at Bishop Montgomery High School before quitting to focus on basketball.

Leon Jacobs did not resume playing football until he was a senior at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California.

Leon Jacobs was granted a medical hardship waiver and extra year of eligibility.

Leon Jacobs played both linebacker and fullback in 2016 and returned to just the defensive side of the ball in 2017 as the Badgers needed to replace linebackers T J Watt and Vince Biegel.

Leon Jacobs was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Leon Jacobs was placed on injured reserve on December 14,2018, with a quad injury.

Leon Jacobs entered the 2020 season as a starting linebacker for the Jaguars.

On July 30,2021, Leon Jacobs was released by the Jaguars.

On December 13,2022, Leon Jacobs signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League.

Leon Jacobs was transferred to the team's inactive list on March 20,2023.

Leon Jacobs was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15,2024.