He will be missed by fans of the University of Alabama football program, but Josh Jacobs is moving on to a professional career. After announcing his plans to declare for the upcoming NFL Draft in April, he has made the first of many big decisions in becoming his own brand.
Jacobs has signed with Sports International Group: a full-service management agency that specializes in maximizing the annual income and net worth of an athlete, while building one’s portfolio to insure financial security after a playing career is done.
Former Tide linebacker, Ryan Anderson is also with SIG Sports.
Welcome to the #SIGFam, @iAM_JoshJacobs! https://t.co/zZB7t9ZaTP
— SIG Sports (@SIGSports) January 14, 2019
With the way he performed in 2018 and his contribution versus Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff, Jacobs represents the modern-day running back for the National Football League. Most draft analysts have him at a second-round pick; nevertheless, one cannot deny that his exploits aren’t first round worthy.
He accounted for 1,315 all-purpose yards last season – 640 rushing, 247 receiving and 428 kick return yards – with 15 touchdowns. The 5-foot-10, 216-pound bowling ball led the Crimson Tide with 11 rushing scores.
Jacobs was a versatile player throughout his tenure, amassing 2,576 yards (1,491 rushing, 571 receiving, 514 kick return) with 22 total touchdowns in three years.
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He was a part of two Southeastern Conference championships (2016, 2018) and a CFP national championship team in 2017 at Alabama, but fans will be exciting to watch him at the next level.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
