Josh Jacobs has established himself as one of the most resilient, productive, and workload-capable running backs in modern professional football.
Selected 24th overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Alabama by the Oakland Raiders, Jacobs brought a classic bellhorn frame—standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 223 pounds—to the professional stage.
Over his seven-year career spanning 105 regular-season games, Jacobs has compiled an extraordinary body of work. He has logged 1,840 rushing attempts for 7,803 rushing yards (averaging 4.2 yards per attempt), 74 rushing touchdowns, and 269 receptions for 2,072 receiving yards.
Across all platforms, he has accumulated 9,875 total yards from scrimmage and 456 total points scored via 76 touchdowns.
- NFL Draft: 2019, Round 1, Pick 24 (Oakland Raiders)Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Weight: 223 lbs (101 kg)
- Age: 28 years old
- Position: Running Back (RB)
- Pro Bowl Selections: 3 (2020, 2022, 2024)
- All-Pro Honors: First-Team All-Pro (2022)
- Career Scrimmage Yards: 9,875 yards
- Career Touchdowns: 76
- Rushing Touchdowns: 74
Note: Career statistics reflect the figures provided and may not include the latest 2026 games.
Jacobs’ career is defined by high-volume usage paired with scoring efficiency. His performance has earned him three Pro Bowl selections (2020, 2022, 2024) and a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2022, when he claimed the league rushing title.
The Las Vegas Raiders Era (2019–2023): Foundation & All-Pro Peak
Jacobs spent his first five NFL seasons with the Raiders franchise, serving as the central offensive focal point through tactical rebuilds and system changes.
Early Impact & Workload Consistency
As a rookie in 2019, Jacobs posted immediate high-level output, recording 1,150 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns on 242 carries across 13 games.
His 4.8 yards per carry average during his debut season earned him second place in the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
He followed his debut with consecutive thousand-yard campaigns:
- 2020: 273 rushing attempts, 1,065 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns in 15 games, securing his first career Pro Bowl selection.
- 2021: 217 rushing attempts, 872 rushing yards, and 9 rushing touchdowns, alongside a then-career-high 54 receptions for 348 yards.
The Historic 2022 All-Pro Season
Jacobs reached his career high-water mark during the 2022 season, delivering one of the most dominant rushing campaigns of the modern era.
Leading the NFL in rushing, Jacobs posted 1,653 rushing yards on 340 carries (4.9 yards per attempt) and scored 12 rushing touchdowns in 17 games.
He led the league in rushing yards per game (97.2), first downs generated (93), and long gainers, highlighted by an 86-yard touchdown run.
Combined with 53 receptions for 400 receiving yards, Jacobs recorded 2,053 yards from scrimmage, earning consensus First-Team All-Pro honors and finishing fifth in NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting.
Advanced Analytics in Las Vegas
Standard box scores often understate Jacobs’ physical grinding capability. Over his five seasons in Oakland and Las Vegas, Jacobs registered 2,840 yards after contact (YAC), averaging over 2.1 yards after contact per attempt, while forcing 107 broken tackles.
His ability to sustain drive progress through tackle resistance made him one of football’s most elite yard-generating backs.
Transition to Green Bay (2024–2025): Touchdown Production & Efficiency
In 2024, Jacobs transitioned to the Green Bay Packers, unlocking a new layer of red-zone scoring efficiency within a high-powered offensive system.
Red-Zone Scoring Dominance
During his 2024 debut with Green Bay, Jacobs posted 1,329 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 301 carries across 17 games, earning his third Pro Bowl honor. He also contributed 36 receptions for 342 yards and his first career receiving touchdown, finishing with 16 total touchdowns.
In 2025, Jacobs played in 15 games, logging 234 carries for 929 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, alongside 36 receptions for 282 yards and 1 receiving touchdown.
Across his first two regular seasons in Green Bay (32 games), Jacobs recorded 30 total touchdowns (28 rushing, 2 receiving), ranking among the top scoring skill players in the league over that stretch.
Pass-Catching Integration
While often classified as a traditional power rusher, Jacobs refined his dual-threat utility in Green Bay. Across two seasons with the Packers, he caught 72 passes on 87 targets—an 82.8% catch rate—yielding 624 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
Playoff Experience
Jacobs has appeared in three career postseason contests (1 with the Raiders, 2 with the Packers). In total playoff action, he has amassed 50 carries for 219 rushing yards (4.4 yards per attempt), 8 receptions for 87 receiving yards, and 1 rushing touchdown, translating to 306 total scrimmage yards.
Complete Career Statistical Breakdown
Regular Season Rushing & Receiving Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Rec TD | Scrim Yds | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OAK | 13 | 13 | 242 | 1,150 | 4.8 | 7 | 20 | 166 | 0 | 1,316 | 1 |
| 2020 | LVR | 15 | 15 | 273 | 1,065 | 3.9 | 12 | 33 | 238 | 0 | 1,303 | 2 |
| 2021 | LVR | 15 | 14 | 217 | 872 | 4.0 | 9 | 54 | 348 | 0 | 1,220 | 2 |
| 2022 | LVR | 17 | 17 | 340 | 1,653 | 4.9 | 12 | 53 | 400 | 0 | 2,053 | 3 |
| 2023 | LVR | 13 | 13 | 233 | 805 | 3.5 | 6 | 37 | 296 | 0 | 1,101 | 3 |
| 2024 | GNB | 17 | 17 | 301 | 1,329 | 4.4 | 15 | 36 | 342 | 1 | 1,671 | 4 |
| 2025 | GNB | 15 | 15 | 234 | 929 | 4.0 | 13 | 36 | 282 | 1 | 1,211 | 3 |
| Career Total | 7 Yrs | 105 | 104 | 1,840 | 7,803 | 4.2 | 74 | 269 | 2,072 | 2 | 9,875 | 18 |
Team Franchise Split Comparison
| Franchise | Years | GP | Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Y/A | Rec | Rec Yds | Total Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders | 5 | 73 | 1,305 | 5,545 | 46 | 4.2 | 197 | 1,448 | 46 |
| Green Bay Packers | 2 | 32 | 535 | 2,258 | 28 | 4.2 | 72 | 624 | 30 |
Advanced Workload & Ball Security Metrics
- Total Touches: 2,109 touches (1,840 rushes + 269 receptions).
- Scrimmage Yards Per Touch: 4.7 yards per touch career average.
- Fumble Rate: 18 total career fumbles across 2,109 touches (1 fumble per 117.2 touches).
- Yards After Contact (Career): 4,047 total rushing YAC (2.2 YAC per attempt).
- Broken Tackles Forced (Career): 158 broken tackles forced.
Current Status & 2026 Outlook
Heading into Week 7 of the 2026 season, Jacobs’ operational and roster status has been a key focal point across professional football analysis.
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| 2026 SEASON STATUS UPDATE |
| • Roster Status: Reserve-Commissioner's Exempt List |
| • Legal Resolution: Pled no contest to misdemeanor battery and |
| criminal damage charges in early September 2026. |
| • Return Timeline: Removed from Exempt List ahead of Week 7 game. |
| • Eligible Game Debut: Week 7 at Detroit Lions. |
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Commissioner’s Exempt List & Legal Context
Jacobs began the 2026 NFL regular season on the Commissioner’s Exempt List following legal proceedings stemming from a May arrest.
In early September 2026, Jacobs reached a legal resolution by pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
Timeline for Return
Following the completion of a six-game absence at the start of the 2026 season, news reports confirmed that Jacobs is scheduled to be removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List, making him eligible to return to practice and re-enter active play as early as Green Bay’s Week 7 contest at Detroit.
Although the NFL maintains an open investigation reserve clause, his return restores his status as Green Bay’s primary backfield option.
Strategic & Fantasy Football Impact
From an offensive execution perspective, Jacobs’ return re-establishes Green Bay’s dominant goal-line and short-yardage rushing scheme.
Averaging nearly one touchdown per game during his tenure in Green Bay (30 TDs in 32 games), Jacobs remains a high-upside RB1 profile whenever active on the game-day roster.
Conclusion
Josh Jacobs has proved to be one of the premier workhorse running backs of his generation.
Combining physical power, durability, and red-zone effectiveness, his trajectory from first-round pick in Oakland to NFL rushing champion in Las Vegas and touchdown powerhouse in Green Bay highlights rare athletic durability.
As he returns to active play at age 28, Jacobs remains positioned to climb all-time rushing leaderboards while serving as the focal point of Green Bay’s offensive attack.
