Former Alabama star running back and current Raiders’ standout, Josh Jacobs turns 22 today, and it’s not going unnoticed.
Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) turns 22 years old today.
Most rushing yards in @NFL history before the age of 22 in their first 13 career games:
1. Ezekiel Elliott (1,392)
2. Edgerrin James (1,311)
3. Barry Sanders (1,208)
4. Josh Jacobs (1,150)
5. Saquon Barkley (1,124)#HBD pic.twitter.com/vQdo1etFUf— Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) February 11, 2020
Jacobs finished his rookie season with 1,150 yards rushing off of 242 carries, 7 TDs, as well as 20 receptions for 166 yards.
The first @Raiders rookie EVER to rush for more than 1K yards.
Happy 22nd birthday @iAM_JoshJacobs! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/LBgI4p6DNV
— NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2020
Jacobs also had 261 more rushing yards than any other rookie in the NFL this season, and also led the league’s rookies in rushing touchdowns.
The future looks bright.
Happy birthday @iAM_JoshJacobs 🎂 pic.twitter.com/towOoIt720
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) February 11, 2020
Jacobs is currently celebrating his 22nd birthday on the Crimson Tide Cruise along with other former Alabama players who are now playing in the NFL as well as TONS of Alabama fans.
Happy Birthday Josh
Roll Tide!