The then-Oakland Raiders made Alabama running back Josh Jacobs one of their three first round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, selecting him with one of the picks got from the Chicago Bears for Khalil Mack. As a rookie, Jacobs exceeded all expectations, proving he could run around, or through defenders, becoming the first Raiders rookie to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
After an electrifying rookie campaign, Jacobs put the NFL on notice, and the accolades continue to roll in for the second-year back. He showed as a rookie that he is not only tough to catch, but also tough to bring down, and was recently ranked pretty high in terms of elusiveness according to a recent ranking.