History of Josh Jacobs in Timeline

Josh Jacobs is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Green Bay Packers. Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2019 after a college career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Jacobs quickly established himself in the NFL. He achieved over 1,000 rushing yards in his first two seasons, earning NFL All-Rookie Team honors in 2019 and a Pro Bowl selection in 2020. His standout season came in 2022 when he led the league in rushing with 1,653 yards and became the first Raider since 1985 to exceed 2,000 scrimmage yards. After five seasons with the Raiders, he joined the Packers in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1985: Last Raider to Surpass 2,000 Scrimmage Yards

In 2022, Josh Jacobs became the first Raider since 1985 to surpass 2,000 scrimmage yards.

1985: Franchise Record Since Marcus Allen

In 2022, Josh Jacobs became the first player in franchise history since Marcus Allen in 1985 to reach 2,000 scrimmage yards.

February 11, 1998: Joshua Cordell Jacobs' Birth

On February 11, 1998, Joshua Cordell Jacobs was born. He would grow up to become an American professional football running back.

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2016: Freshman Season at Alabama

In 2016, as a freshman at Alabama, Josh Jacobs split time with Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough, rushing 85 times for 567 yards and four touchdowns.

2017: Sophomore Season with Broken Ankle

In 2017, Josh Jacobs had 284 yards on 46 carries with one touchdown as a sophomore. It was later revealed he played most of the season with a broken ankle.

September 2018: Acquisition via Khalil Mack Trade

In September 2018, The Oakland Raiders acquired the pick that drafted Jacobs via a trade of Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears.

2018: SEC Championship MVP

In 2018, Josh Jacobs was named the MVP of the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs after rushing for 83 yards with two touchdowns.

July 9, 2019: Signed Rookie Contract with the Raiders

On July 9, 2019, Josh Jacobs signed his four-year rookie contract with the Oakland Raiders.

2019: NFL Debut and All-Rookie Team Selection

In 2019, Josh Jacobs made his NFL debut and set the Raiders rookie record for rushing yards in a season with 1,150 yards. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team and PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year.

2019: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders and Named to NFL All-Rookie Team

In 2019, Josh Jacobs was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the NFL draft and rushed for over 1,000 yards. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.

2020: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2020, Josh Jacobs was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2020: Pro Bowl Selection and Season Performance

In the 2020 season, Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,065 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl.

2020: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2020

Josh Jacobs was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: Season Performance and Wild Card Round

In 2021, Josh Jacobs finished the season with 872 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. He had 127 scrimmage yards in the Wild Card Round loss to the Bengals.

2021: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

Josh Jacobs was ranked 68th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

April 29, 2022: Raiders Decline Fifth-Year Option

On April 29, 2022, the Raiders announced they would not pick up the fifth-year option on Josh Jacobs' contract, making him a free agent in the 2023 offseason.

2022: Led the League in Rushing Yards

In 2022, Josh Jacobs led the league in rushing yards with 1,653 and surpassed 2,000 scrimmage yards.

February 9, 2023: Jim Brown Award and All-Pro Selection

On February 9, 2023, Josh Jacobs was awarded the NFL's first Jim Brown Award at the NFL Honors. He was also named as a Pro Bowler and first team All-Pro and was ranked 12th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.