Josh Jacobs is quickly becoming one of everyone’s favorite NFL running backs, and it has more to do what he does off the field, than how well he performs on it. Especially today, when he bought his father a house.
Blessed just bought my pops a house 🏠🤞🏽💯
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) January 7, 2020
An unforgettable gesture.@iAM_JoshJacobs thanked his father for his sacrifices growing by buying him a home in Oklahoma.
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— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) January 7, 2020
Many people know Jacobs’ story. He grew up homeless, at times even living with his four siblings in his father’s car. But he overcame those obstacles. He quickly became a household name while at Alabama as he impressed the world with his talents. He finished his career at Alabama with over 1400 rushing yards and 16 TDS as well as 571 receiving yards and 5 receiving TDs. Simply put, Jacobs played his heart out, and it showed. But it was more than that. It was his story that inspired so many. It was his passion, hard work ethic, and grit that helped him quickly rise and become a first round draft pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
His rookie year has continued to impress, and it’s a big reason why he’s a finalist for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. This season, he rushed for 1,150 yards and 7 TDs. But his stats don’t show all. He’s made huge plays consistently, and helped revamp a team who has been struggling for quite a while.
Jacobs’ gesture today is a reminder it’s more than just a game for these players. He reminded all of us today just how much these players (and their families) sacrifice to help make their dreams come true, and how good it feels to see that dream become a reality.
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