Michael Jacobson (athlete)
No. 86 – New Orleans Saints | |
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Waukee, Iowa, U.S. | April 4, 1997
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Waukee (Waukee, Iowa) |
College: | Nebraska (2015–2017)
Iowa State (2018–2020) |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Michael Jacobson (born April 4, 1997) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college basketball at Iowa State and Nebraska.
Early years
Jacobson attended Waukee High School. He averaged 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as a junior and earned second-team all-state recognition.[1] On February 3, 2015, he posted 34 points and 9 rebounds in a 82–57 win against Mason City High School. As a senior, Jacobson averaged 18.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks per game, earning First-team All-CIML honors.[2] He committed to Nebraska over offers from Harvard, Lehigh, UTEP, Indiana State and Drake. Jacobson received a scholarship offer to play football at Iowa State, but turned it down to focus on basketball.[3]
College career
As a freshman at Nebraska, Jacobson made 25 starts, averaging 4.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game on a team that finished 16–18. He started 31 games as a sophomore on a 12–19 team and averaged 6.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Following the season, Jacobson was one of four players to transfer from the team and signed with
Professional career
Basketball
On August 17, 2020, Jacobson signed his first professional contract with
American football
Seattle Seahawks
On August 6, 2021, Jacobson signed with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.[8] He was waived on August 10, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 15.[9] He was released on September 25.
Indianapolis Colts
On October 5, 2021, Jacobson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 10, 2022.[11]
On August 30, 2022, Jacobson was waived by the Colts.[12]
On August 5, 2023, Jacobson re-signed with the Colts.[13] He was waived on August 27, 2023 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[14]
New Orleans Saints
On September 13, 2023, Jacobson signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad.[15] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[16]
Personal life
Jacobson is the son of Katie and Bill Jacobson. A grandfather played football and baseball at Iowa State.[3] Bill Jacobson played basketball at Omaha in the 1980s and is currently an orthopedic surgeon.[17]
References
- Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa State blows past Illinois 84–68 in Maui". ESPN. Associated Press. November 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Hines, Travis (July 15, 2019). "Iowa State Men's Basketball: Michael Jacobson looks to sharpen perimeter skills this offseason". Ames Tribune. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Jacobson". Senior CLASS Award. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Michael Jacobson signs with Kyiv Basket". Sportando. August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 6, 2021). "Seahawks Sign Former Iowa State Basketball Player Michael Jacobson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 15, 2021). "Seahawks Promote LB Jon Rhattigan From Practice Squad, Place C Ethan Pocic On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Colts Sign TE Michael Jacobson To Practice Squad, Release TE David Wells From Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 5, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Colts sign TEs Nick Eubanks, Michael Jacobson, place OT Jake Witt on injured reserve, waive RB Toriano Clinton". Colts.com. August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Colts Communications (August 27, 2023). "Colts waive seven players, release RB Kenyan Drake and S Teez Tabor". Colts.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Saints sign 6-foot-7 college basketball player-turned-tight end Michael Jacobson". Saints Wire. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Barfknect, Lee (July 11, 2015). "After an exodus of height, freshman Michael Jacobson sees opportunity with Huskers". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 19, 2020.