Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs drafted by the D.C. Defenders

July 17, 2024 Michael Heilman D.C. Defenders, UFL
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs returning an interception for a touchdown against Michigan.
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs returning an interception for a touchdown against Michigan.

On Wednesday, the United Football League held its 2024 College Draft. Former Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the eighth round (60th pick).

Curtis Jacobs is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 22-year-old from Glen Burnie, Maryland, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.

Collegiately, Jacobs played four seasons at Penn State (2020-23) making 170 tackles (105 solo, 66 assists), 24 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, five pass breakups, two interceptions for 49 yards, and one touchdown in 45 games for the Nittany Lions.

In 2023, Jacobs made 49 tackles (31 solo, 18 assists), 9 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 13 games. He was named a three-time All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.

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