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Dartez Jacobs
No. 18 – New Orleans Breakers
Position:Defensive Back
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-13) September 13, 1993 (age 31)
Atlanta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Centennial (Georgia)
College:Georgia State
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured Reserve
Career highlights and awards
  • Cure Bowl Soldier Service Award (2015)
  • American Football Union New Year Bowl MVP (2017)

Dartez Rashard Jacobs (born September 13, 1993) is an American football safety for the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Georgia State, where he was the 2015 recipient of the Cure Bowl Soldier Service Award, due to his work with Usher's New Look foundation.[1] He was selected by the New Orleans Breakers in the eighteenth round of the 2022 USFL Draft.

Early years

Jacobs attended Centennial High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball.[2] He originally committed to attend Valdosta State to play college football, before transferring to College of the Canyons.[3]

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,[4], 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.[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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)		 4.66 s 1.56 s 2.68 s 4.3 s 11 reps
All values from Pro Day[6]

New Yorker Lions

After going unselected in the 2016 NFL Draft Jacobs was invited to tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, but was not offered a contract. He later signed with the New Yorker Lions as a reserve American import.[7]

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]

New Orleans Breakers

After the 2021 season Jacobs signed with the Raiders Tirol after the European League of Football expanded to Austria.[12] He would opt out of his contract after entering the USFL Draft pool.[13]

Jacobs was selected with the sixth pick in the 18th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Orleans Breakers.[14][15] He was placed on injured reserve on May 24, 2022, after suffering an injury.[16][17] After undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for post-concussion syndrome, Jacobs announced his pledge to the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF).[18]

References

  1. ^ "Jacobs Relishes Role with Usher's New Look". georgiastatesports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Dartez Jacobs, DB, Georgia State University". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "UMASS offer: Dartez Jacobs". 247sports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  4. ^ "Dartez Jacobs". rivals.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "AUTONATION CURE BOWL POSTGAME NOTES". curebowl.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  6. ^ "Results of Georgia State's pro day, Dartez Jacobs, Safety". ajc.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Where Are They Now Wednesday: Dartez Jacobs". georgiastatesports.com. February 2, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "DARTEZ JACOBS STRENGTHENS DEFENSE". gfl.info. American Football Verband Deutschland e.V. March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Jacobs Bio". europeanleague.football. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "European League of Football kicks off kicks off inaugural season!". American Football International. June 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "DARTEZ JACOBS FIRST SIGNING FOR ELEVEN DEBUT SEASON". Tirol Raiders. January 10, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  12. ^ Matt Lyons (June 18, 2021). "Swarco Raiders sign former Georgia State DB Dartez Jacobs". American Football International. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Daniel MacKenzie (February 24, 2022). "USFL 2022 Draft Recap: New Orleans Breakers". xflnewshub. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  14. ^ "USFL Draft 2022: NEW ORLEANS BREAKERS' ROUND-BY-ROUND PICKS". Fox Sports. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "#PantherPros: Jacobs, Wright Drafted by USFL". georgiastatesports.com. February 24, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  16. ^ @USFLBreakers (May 24, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ @USFLBreakers (May 20, 2022). "Game Status Report" (Tweet). Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "PCS Recovery with USFL Safety Dartez Jacobs". Concussion Legacy Foundation. November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.


Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Fulton County, Georgia Category:African-American players of American football Category:American football safeties Category:College of the Canyons Cougars football players Category:Georgia State Panthers football players Category:People from Atlanta, Georgia Category:American expatriate players of American football

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