Consumers of the National Football League are set to pack out Nashville, Tenn., next week for this year’s NFL Draft. Josh Jacobs, a product of the University of Alabama, is regarded as the top prospect at running back – especially if one dissects his tape from last season.
His explosiveness and big play abilities through 154 touches says it all as he posted 1,315 all-purpose yards (640 rushing, 247 receiving, 428 kick return) with 15 touchdowns.
Despite not being the primary back under Nick Saban, Jacobs found ways to deliver a brand of physicality, acceleration and versatility – which led to the Crimson Tide winning a Southeastern Conference title and him being the Most Valuable Player in Alabama’s win over Georgia.