Jacob Lacey
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Career Summary
Jacob Lacey was an Oklahoma State cornerback who played 54 NFL games for Indianapolis and Detroit from 2009 through 2012.
Lacey lettered four seasons at Oklahoma State and entered the NFL as an Indianapolis rookie free agent in 2009. He became a contributor in the Colts' Super Bowl XLIV season before playing for Detroit in 2012.
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Early Life
Lacey grew up in Garland, Texas, and attended Naaman Forest High School.
Oklahoma State listed Lacey's hometown as Garland, Texas, and identified Naaman Forest as his high school.
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College Career
Lacey played at Oklahoma State from 2005 through 2008 and became an honorable-mention All-Big 12 cornerback in 2007.
Lacey earned four football letters at Oklahoma State. His 2007 season included 63 tackles, five interceptions and 14 passes defended; against Texas, he intercepted three passes and returned one for a touchdown.
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Path to the NFL
Lacey joined Indianapolis as a rookie free agent shortly after the 2009 NFL Draft.
Lacey signed with the Colts shortly after the 2009 draft and made the roster as a rookie free agent. He stepped into a larger role as injuries affected Indianapolis' cornerback group during the season.
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NFL Career
Lacey played 54 NFL games with 36 starts, recording 257 tackles, six interceptions, 25 passes defended and three forced fumbles.
Lacey played for Indianapolis from 2009 through 2011 and Detroit in 2012. NFL statistics credit him with 54 games, 36 starts, 257 combined tackles, six interceptions, 25 passes defended, two interception-return touchdowns and three forced fumbles.
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Career Accomplishments
Lacey helped Indianapolis reach Super Bowl XLIV as a rookie and recorded a key late interception in the Colts' 2009 win over Jacksonville.
Lacey played a major rookie-season role for Indianapolis, starting nine games as the Colts reached Super Bowl XLIV. In a December 2009 victory over Jacksonville, he intercepted David Garrard with 57 seconds remaining to secure the Colts' 35-31 win.
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Playing Style
Lacey was a ball-producing cornerback whose Oklahoma State career featured interceptions and passes defended.
Lacey's best Oklahoma State season showed his ability to affect the passing game: he ranked among Big 12 leaders with five interceptions and 14 passes defended in 2007. He brought that production to the Colts as a rookie, where he became a regular contributor despite entering the league as a free agent.
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Legacy
Lacey remains part of Oklahoma State's Super Bowl history as a member of the Colts' Super Bowl XLIV team.
Oklahoma State includes Lacey among the Cowboys who reached the Super Bowl, recognizing his appearance with Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLIV. His college record also includes the rare three-interception game against Texas in 2007.
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