Dartez Jacobs

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Dartez Jacobs
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Jacobs in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-13) September 13, 1993 (age 31)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Centennial (GA)
College: College of the Canyons
Georgia State
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Dartez Rashard Jacobs (born September 13, 1993) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia State. Jacobs currently serves as president of the United Football League Players Association.

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Early life and high school

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 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,, [3] Jacobs signed with Georgia State 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] [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		201 lb
(91 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.6 s1.56 s2.68 s4.3 s11 reps
All values from Pro Day [6]

New Yorker Lions

After not being selected in the 2016 NFL draft, Jacobs was invited to participate in the nearby Atlanta Falcons locals day, but was not offered a contract. [7] He later signed with the New Yorker Lions as a reserve American import.

Kirchdorf Wildcats

In 2018 Jacobs signed with the Kirchdorf Wildcats during their first season as one of 16 teams in the German Football League. [8] Jacobs split time between cornerback and safety, recording 92 tackles, 4 interceptions, 13 passes deflected, and 4 tackles-for-loss. [9]

Cologne Centurions

Jacobs signed with the Cologne Centurions of the newly formed European League of Football (ELF) ahead of the 2021 season. [10] He compiled 41 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles. [11]

Raiders Tirol

On January 11, 2022, Jacobs signed with Raiders Tirol. [12]

New Orleans Breakers

After the European League of Football expanded to Austria [13] Jacobs would opt out of his contract entering the USFL Draft pool. [14] [15]

Jacobs was selected with the sixth pick in the 18th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Orleans Breakers. [16] [17] He was placed on injured reserve on May 24, 2022, after suffering an injury. [18] [19] After undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for post-concussion syndrome, Jacobs announced his pledge to the Concussion Legacy Foundation [20] (CLF). [21]

Professional Statistics

YearTeamGames playedStartsTacklesPass coverageFumblesOther
TotalSoloAstTFLSackINTYdsTDBrUpFFFRTDBlkSaf
2018 Kirchdorf1414925537304001300000
GFL total1414925537304001300000
Source: stats.gfl.info [22]
European League of Football ELF-Logo-WhiteOutline.svg
2021 Cologne Centurions 884138331180721010
ELF Total884138331180721010
Source: stats.europeanleague.football [23]
United States Football League
2022 New Orleans Breakers 2265100000100000
USFL Total2265100000100000

Executive career

On March 13, 2023, Jacobs was named the president of the United Football League Players Association. [24] [25]

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  2. ↑ "UMASS offer: Dartez Jacobs". 247sports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
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  4. ↑ "AUTONATION CURE BOWL POSTGAME NOTES". curebowl.com. 19 December 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
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  6. ↑ Roberson, Doug. "Results of Georgia State's pro day, Dartez Jacobs, Safety". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Where Are They Now Wednesday: Dartez Jacobs". Georgia State Panthers. February 2, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "DARTEZ JACOBS STRENGTHENS DEFENSE". gfl.info. American Football Verband Deutschland e.V. March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
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