Jakobi Meyers is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019 after playing college football at NC State, signing with the New England Patriots.
Jakobi Meyers was born on November 9, 1996.
In 2015, Jakobi Meyers started his college football journey at NC State.
During the 2017 season, Jakobi Meyers showcased his skills with impressive performances against formidable opponents, including Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina, surpassing 100 receiving yards in each of these games.
In 2018, Jakobi Meyers etched his name in NC State's record books by surpassing Torry Holt's single-season receptions record.
Jakobi Meyers had a breakout year in 2018, recording 92 receptions for 1,047 yards and four touchdowns, marking his final season at NC State.
In 2019, Jakobi Meyers signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the NFL Draft.
Jakobi Meyers declared for the 2019 NFL Draft after his junior season.
Jakobi Meyers joined the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He made his NFL debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.
Jakobi Meyers had a breakout year in 2020, recording 59 receptions for 729 yards, including a career-high 12 catches for 169 yards against the New York Jets in Week 9. He also threw two touchdown passes that season.
The New England Patriots placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Jakobi Meyers on March 13, 2022.
Jakobi Meyers signed the second-round tender with the New England Patriots on June 13, 2022, securing a $3.9 million deal.
Jakobi Meyers signed a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 16, 2023.