Dartez Jacobs
Dartez Jacobs | |||
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| Born | September 13, 1993 | ||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Citizenship | United States of America | ||
| Alma mater | Centennial High School | ||
| Occupation | Football | ||
Dartez Rashard Jacobs (born September 13, 1993) is an American football Safety (gridiron football position) Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (2022). He played college football at Georgia State Panthers football.
Early years
Jacobs attended Centennial High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball.[1] He originally committed to attend Valdosta State Blazers football to play college football, before transferring to College of the Canyons.[2]
College career
After redshirting his true freshman season, Jacobs began his college career at College of the Canyons. Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com Rivals,[3], Jacobs signed with Georgia State Panthers football for his remaining collegiate eligibility. In his redshirt senior season, Jacobs was recognized for his service in the community, being named a recipient of the Cure Bowl Soldier Service Award.[4]
Professional career
New Yorker Lions
After going unselected in the 2016 NFL Draft Jacobs was invited to tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, but was not offered a contract. He later signed with the New Yorker Lions as a reserve American import.[5]
Kirchdorf Wildcats
In 2018 Jacobs signed with the Kirchdorf Wildcats during their first season as one of 16 teams in the German Football League.[6] Jacobs split time between cornerback and safety, recording 92 tackles, 4 interceptions, 13 passes deflected, and 4 tackles-for-loss.[7]
Cologne Centurions
Jacobs signed with the Cologne Centurions of the newly formed European League of Football (ELF) ahead of the 2021 European League of Football season.[8] He compiled 41 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles.[9]
New Orleans Breakers
After the 2021 season Jacobs signed with the Raiders Tirol after the European League of Football expanded to Austria.[10] He would opt out of his contract after entering the USFL Draft pool.[11]
Jacobs was selected with the sixth pick in the 18th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Orleans Breakers (2022).[12]
References
- ↑ "NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Dartez Jacobs, DB, Georgia State University". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "UMASS offer: Dartez Jacobs". 247sports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Dartez Jacobs". rivals.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "AUTONATION CURE BOWL POSTGAME NOTES". curebowl.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Where Are They Now Wednesday: Dartez Jacobs". georgiastatesports.com. February 2, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "DARTEZ JACOBS STRENGTHENS DEFENSE". gfl.info. American Football Verband Deutschland e.V. March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Jacobs Bio". europeanleague.football. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "European League of Football kicks off kicks off inaugural season!". American Football International. June 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "DARTEZ JACOBS FIRST SIGNING FOR ELEVEN DEBUT SEASON". Tirol Raiders. January 10, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ Matt Lyons (June 18, 2021). "Swarco Raiders sign former Georgia State DB Dartez Jacobs". American Football International. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ Daniel MacKenzie (February 24, 2022). "USFL 2022 Draft Recap: New Orleans Breakers". xflnewshub. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "USFL Draft 2022: NEW ORLEANS BREAKERS' ROUND-BY-ROUND PICKS". Fox Sports. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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