Rising Jacobs Dynasty: Isaiah Enters NFL, Brother Of Star Running Back
By 813 Staff
Front office sources reveal Rising Jacobs Dynasty: Isaiah Enters NFL, Brother Of Star Running Back, according to Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) (in the last 24 hours).
Source: https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2048517865028956659
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are about to get a very close look at a familiar last name—and league sources confirm it could turn into something more than just a family reunion at rookie minicamp. Running back Isaiah Jacobs, the younger brother of star Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, is attending Tampa Bay’s rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis, per Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet).
The front office has been quietly working the margins of the roster all spring, and this move fits the pattern. Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht have consistently valued depth at the running back position, especially behind projected starter Rachaad White. Isaiah Jacobs isn’t a household name—he went undrafted out of Maryland after transferring from Bowling Green—but those close to the situation say his pro day numbers turned heads. At Maryland’s pro day last month, the 5-10, 215-pound back ran a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash and posted a 37-inch vertical, numbers that put him squarely on the scouting radar for teams looking for a between-the-tackles complement.
What makes this tryout notable isn’t just the bloodline. The Bucanes have been aggressive in adding unheralded backs who can contribute on special teams and in short-yardage situations—look at how Ke’Shawn Vaughn emerged in spot duty last season. League sources indicate the team entered the weekend with just three running backs under contract, so there’s a genuine opportunity here for Jacobs to earn a longer look.
Isaiah Jacobs played primarily a rotational role at Maryland in 2024, rushing for 642 yards and six touchdowns while showing reliable hands out of the backfield with 24 receptions. His older brother, Josh, has been quiet publicly about the tryout, but those close to the family say he’s been working with Isaiah on pass protection drills all offseason.
What happens next depends entirely on how Jacobs looks on the field this weekend. Minicamp runs through Sunday, and if he impresses, the Bucs could offer a futures deal or a spot on the 90-man roster for training camp. For now, it’s a low-risk, high-reward look at a player who shares DNA with one of the league’s most explosive runners.
