Raiders' Josh Jacobs embodies rags-to-riches story after successful rookie season

Josh Jacobs made his debut National Football League (NFL) season in 2019 to remember. Jacobs was selected in first round of 2019 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders. He n rushed for 1,150 yards in just 13 games, while also smashing Oakland Raiders' rookie rushing yards record, which was previously held by Hall of Famer Marcus Allen. While he did miss three games due to injury, overall it was more than a productive year for Josh Jacobs. However, icing on cake during his successful run, came earlier this year.

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NFL Offensive Rookie of Year frontrunner buys far a house after making debut

Josh Jacobs and his siblings spent a week sleeping on streets of Tulsa in ir early years. w-Raiders running back and his siblings were, in fact, bordering on homelessness and even spent some time living off a car with ir far, Marty Jacobs in Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, thanks to his newfound success in his debut season in NFL, Josh Jacobs’ journey has come a full circle. On back of a modest, 4-year contract worth a reported $11.93 million, Offensive Rookie of Year frontrunner bought a house for his far in Oklahoma earlier this week. Raiders running back gave his followers a glimpse of house when he posted a story on his Instagram profile last night.

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Josh Jacobs has left a more-than-lasting impression in his debut season in NFL with Oakland Raiders. Jacobs registered seven touchdowns and averd 4.8 yards per carry in his 13 games for Raiders. He also caught 20 passes for 166 yards. His aver of 88.5 rushing yards per game was third-best in NFL, only behind Titans’ Derrick Henry and Browns’ Nick Chubb.

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