Jacob De Jesus

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Jacob De Jesus
No. 21 – California Golden Bears
Position Wide receiver
ClassGraduate student
Personal information
Born Manteca, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school Manteca (Manteca, California)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Jacob Marcus De Jesus is an American college football wide receiver for the California Golden Bears. He previously played for the Modesto Junior College Pirates and UNLV Rebels.

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Early life

De Jesus attended Manteca High School in Manteca, California. As a junior, he was named co-Offensive Player of the Year of the Valley Oak League. [1] After receiving no football scholarship offers following his high school career, De Jesus enrolled at Modesto Junior College. [2]

College career

As a freshman, De Jesus totaled 1,243 all-purpose yards and two receiving touchdowns. [2] During his sophomore year, he hauled in 64 catches for 914 yards and five touchdowns, before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. [3] In his first season at UNLV, De Jesus made an instant impact, establishing himself as the team's primary return specialist. [4] He finished the 2023 season leading the nation in total return yards with 1,079, while also catching 60 passes for 606 yards and two touchdowns. [5] In the 2024 LA Bowl, De Jesus totaled 142 all-purpose yards and a touchdown, being named the game's offensive MVP. [6] Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, he announced his decision to transfer to the University of California, Berkeley. [7] During the 2025 season, De Jesus hauled in 108 receptions, establishing the school record for single season receptions. [8] At the conclusion of the season, he was named first-team All-ACC. [9]

College statistics
SeasonTeamGPReceivingPunt returnsKick returns
RecYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2021 Modesto 94146611.4279613.702146222.00
2022 Modesto 116491414.3511524.701222418.70
2023 UNLV 146060610.121625716.103281525.50
2024 UNLV 133651214.232525210.10919021.10
2025 California 131081,0219.562225911.801836320.20
JUCO Career 201051,38013.17181488.203368620.80
NCAA Career 402042,13910.5116376812.20591,36823.20

References

  1. ↑ Niendorf, Kevin. "De Jesus stars in Manteca's blowout victory". The Stockton Record. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Teeguarden, Ethan (September 6, 2025). "'I'm going to show you': Jacob De Jesus stands tall beyond his frame". www.dailycal.org. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ Grimala, Mike (August 14, 2023). "Jacob De Jesus emerging as star of UNLV football practice — again". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  4. ↑ Fin, Callie (October 4, 2024). "Jacob De Jesus balances family, football dreams at UNLV". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Athlon Sports tabs UNLV football's De Jesus, White Preseason All-Americans". Fox 5 Vegas. June 18, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ Vannoy, Jenelle (December 27, 2024). "UNLV's Jacob De Jesus shines as Outstanding Rebel of the Week". KSNV. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ "UNLV star return specialist announces transfer to Cal". KSNV. January 10, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ Kroner, Steve. "How diminutive Jacob De Jesus is standing tall on Cal's all-time receptions list". San Francisco Chronicle.
  9. ↑ "Cal's Jacob De Jesus Finds 3 Spots on All-ACC Football Team". California Golden Bears On SI. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
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