Son of Former Giants Running Back Commits to the Clemson

Former New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was well-known for his size and was a vital part of the Giants' physical style of play. Jacobs was a fourth-round draft pick for the Giants in the 2005 NFL Draft and helped propel the Giants to heights they hadn't reached in decades.

Two seasons later, he would lead the team in rushing en route to their first Super Bowl victory in nearly 20 years. Four seasons later, he'd be nearly equally crucial in the team's championship run while splitting carries with Ahmad Bradshaw. Jacobs went on to become one of the best players in Giants history. 

The last time the Giants won 12 games was in the 2008 season. Jacobs notched consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards rushing in 2007 and 2008, respectively. His 60 touchdowns are the most rushing touchdowns in Giants history. The 2007 and 2008 seasons were the best two-season run the Giants have had since the late 80s. 

Jacobs was drafted out of Auburn University after playing collegiately at Southern Illinois University. After spending time behind two future NFL backs while at Auburn, Jacobs would transfer to SIU, rush for nearly 1,000 yards, and be named an All-American. 

Now, his son, Brayden Jacobs, has decided where he will play college football. The 6-foot-7 and 310-pound offensive lineman has made waves since his freshman season in high school. At 14, Brayden was already the same size as his father. 

Brayden, a junior offensive tackle at Buford High in Georgia, received offers from multiple teams in college football's top conferences. After sorting through his options, he recently committed to play football with Coach Dabo Swinney at Clemson University. 

The younger Jacobs, a four-star recruit, chose Clemson over other college powerhouses such as Georgia and LSU. Altogether, Jacobs received nearly 30 offers from most of the best teams in college football. 

Jacobs is ranked as the 24th-best overall prospect among all positions in the state of Georgia and ranked as the 14th-best player in the country at his position by 247Sports. The site also has Jacobs ranked as the 123rd-best overall player in the country. He is looking to have a successful career like his father while also making a name for himself. 

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