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How the Raiders 2019 rookie class performed at the NFL Combine

By Nicholas Cothrel

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders warms up prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders warms up prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 17: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders rushes past free safety Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals and cornerback William Jackson #22 during the fourth quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 17-10. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 17: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders rushes past free safety Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals and cornerback William Jackson #22 during the fourth quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 17-10. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs was tagged with a 6.70 grade, and he lived up to that projection with flying colors, as he became the best Raiders rookie running back of all-time. Jacobs was expected to be Jon Gruden’s workhorse back despite never playing a down in the NFL, and he made the transition with minimal problems.

The former Alabama rusher finished his rookie season averaging 88.5 yards per game, ranking third among qualified running backs. In addition, he became the first Raiders rookie to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, all the while doing it with a broken shoulder for most of the year.

After the season ended, Jacobs was then named a candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year, where he took second place to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Still, many believe that Jacobs should have run away with the award, and while he may not have won the hardware, he cemented himself as the Raiders feature back moving forward.

Vital Statistics

  • Height: 5’10”
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • Arms: 31 5/8″
  • Hands: 10 1/8″
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