Khalil Jacobs
Career Summary
Khalil Jacobs is a linebacker who entered the NFL with the New England Patriots in 2026.
He played college football at South Alabama and Missouri.
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Early Life
Jacobs is from Jackson, Mississippi.
Missouri and NFL player information list Jackson as his hometown.
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High School
Jacobs attended Overhills High School and Niceville High School.
Missouri's biography noted a season at Overhills and two seasons at Niceville.
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College Career
Jacobs began at South Alabama before transferring to Missouri.
In 2025 at Missouri, he played all 13 games and recorded 47 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Jacobs joined the Patriots as a 2026 rookie linebacker.
New England listed the Missouri product as No. 59.
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NFL Career
Jacobs began his NFL career with New England in 2026.
The Patriots listed the rookie linebacker on reserve/injured.
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Career Accomplishments
Jacobs produced 47 tackles and 3.0 sacks in Missouri's 2025 season.
His South Alabama career included 60 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, an interception and three forced fumbles.
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Playing Style
Jacobs is listed as a linebacker.
His college resume included tackles for loss, sacks, quarterback pressures and forced fumbles.
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32290, 00-0041321, 12/1/2003, Khalil Jacobs, Khalil, Jacobs
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