ACQUIRED: Signed by Roughriders in February 2026.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 1

YEARS IN CFL: 1

2026: Signed by Roughriders, Feb. 26.

PRO: Jacobs signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and went on to appear in 40 NFL games, making 29 starts over three seasons (2021-23). He recorded 131 defensive tackles, including nine for a loss, along with one sack, three quarterback hits, four interceptions and one forced fumble. He later signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 and attended training camp with the club.

COLLEGE: Jacobs played the majority of his collegiate career in the state of Arkansas. He spent two seasons (2018-19) at Arkansas State, appearing in 17 games for the Red Wolves and registering 52 tackles, four tackles for a loss, four interceptions and 14 pass deflections. His four interceptions in 2018 ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference. Jacobs transferred to Arkansas in 2020, when he appeared in five games and totalled 17 tackles, including one for a loss. Jacobs began his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College, earning KJCCC All-Conference honours after recording 39 tackles and four interceptions in 12 games.

FAST FACT: With the Detroit Lions, Jacobs had two interceptions and four pass deflections against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 28, 2023.

MEDIA

• Feb. 26, 2026: Roughriders sign former Detroit Lions DB Jerry Jacobs