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Feb 16, 2023 · Jacobs and Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers were the only Filipino American representatives at this year's Pro Bowl. Jacobs said he plans to head back to the Philippines this...
May 1, 2021 · But what most Filipino NFL fans might not know is that there is actually a Filipino-American playing in American football's top-flight league. Josh Jacobs, 23, plays as a Running Back for...
Josh Jacobs was born into a Filipino-American household. His paternal grandmother was born in the Philippines, and he is of Filipino descent. He was a running back for Alabama before being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).
Feb 13, 2023 · Jacobs’ rise to NFL stardom has become a rags-to-riches story, battling homelessness as a youth with his Filipino father Marty. Despite the struggles, the Oklahoma native landed a scholarship at college football powerhouse Alabama.
Feb 8, 2023 · Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, opens up on what it means to be an Asian American in the NFL, while discussing his ink on his left hand which has a dee...
Aug 29, 2024 · GREEN BAY, Wis. — Before Josh Jacobs saw the Hawaiian barbecued chicken in the stainless-steel tray in the Packers cafeteria at Lambeau Field, he smelled it. The savory aroma stopped him. It ...
Sep 8, 2024 · Born and raised in the United States, Jacobs’ heritage includes an African American father, Marty Jacobs, and a Filipino mother, Lachelle Jacobs. This diverse background has played a pivotal role in shaping his identity and success in professional football, enriching the NFL’s cultural landscape.
