The Memphis Showboats are set to sign running back Jacob Kibodi on Sunday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer James Larsen.
Jacob Kibodi is six foot one and weighs 225 pounds. The 26-year-old from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he had 19 carries for 71 yards, two touchdowns, and four catches for 30 yards in three preseason games. The Saints released him on December 3, 2024.
Next, the Cleveland Browns signed Kibodi on December 18, 2024. He played one regular season game against the Baltimore Ravens with five carries for 24 yards, and one catch for 15 yards. He became a free agent after the 2024 season.
Collegiately, Kibodi played two seasons at Texas A&M (2017-18) 14 carries for 147 yards, one touchdown, one catch for no yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in five games for the Aggies. Next, he transferred to Incarnate Word in 2020 but the season was canceled due to COVID-19.
Then, he transferred to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2021-23) with 166 carries for 898 yards, seven touchdowns, 12 catches for 95 yards, one touchdown, and one kick return for 17 yards in nine games for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
