Curtis Jacobs

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Curtis Jacobs
No. 57 – Tennessee Titans
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-18) February 18, 2002 (age 23)
Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: McDonogh
(Owings Mills, Maryland)
College: Penn State (2020–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Curtis Jerome Jacobs Jr. (born February 18, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

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Early life

Jacobs attended McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland. He played wide receiver and defensive back in high school. He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game. He committed to Penn State University to play college football. [1] [2]

College career

As a true freshman at Penn State in 2020, Jacobs played in eight games and had nine tackles as a linebacker. He became a starter his second year in 2021. [3] [4] He finished the year with 61 tackles, three sacks and an interception over 12 games. [5] In 2022, he started 12 games, recording 52 tackles, four sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. [6] Jacobs returned to Penn State in 2023, rather than enter the 2022 NFL draft. [7] [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+3⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		241 lb
(109 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.58 s1.59 s2.65 s4.40 s7.15 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [9] [10] [11]

Kansas City Chiefs

Jacobs was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. [12] He was also selected by the DC Defenders in the eighth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [13] On August 27, 2024, Jacobs was waived by the Chiefs. [14]

New England Patriots

On August 28, 2024, Jacobs was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. [15]

On March 21, 2025, Jacobs was released by the Patriots. [16]

Tennessee Titans

On March 24, 2025, Jacobs was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. [17]

References

  1. ↑ Snyder, Audrey (December 16, 2019). "As a prospect and a person, Curtis Jacobs leaves no doubt for Penn State". The Athletic. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Shaffer, Jonas (February 2, 2019). "McDonogh's Curtis Jacobs, Mount Saint Joseph's Dont'e Thornton commit to Penn State football". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (November 5, 2021). "Curtis Jacobs returns home to Maryland amid breakout in Penn State defense". pennlive. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Sauber, Jon (November 4, 2021). "How Penn State football LB Curtis Jacobs is taking the next step toward 'LBU' greatness". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ Snyder, Audrey (April 6, 2022). "At Penn State, Curtis Jacobs is ready to be the face of Linebacker U". The Athletic. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ McGonigal, Johnny (December 30, 2022). "Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs grew in Manny Diaz's defense. Now, he has an NFL decision". pennlive. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ McGonigal, Johnny (January 10, 2023). "'I'm back': Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs returning for 2023 season". pennlive. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Destin, Andrew (October 26, 2022). "Penn State notes: LB Curtis Jacobs growing comfortable in leadership role; 2023 schedule released; injury updates". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Curtis Jacobs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Curtis Jacobs College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Pro Day Central - Penn State Athletics". GoPSUSports.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. May 4, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Patriots Claim Four Players and Release Four Players". Patriots.com. August 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Patriots Release Four Players". patriots.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  17. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Claim LB Curtis Jacobs Off Waivers". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved March 25, 2025.


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