JaCoby Stevens facts for kids
Stevens with the LSU Tigers, 2018
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| Position: | Recruiting specialist | ||
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| Born: | June 19, 1998 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Oakland (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) |
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| College: | LSU (2017–2020) | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 224 | ||
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JaCoby Stevens was born on June 19, 1998. He is a former American football player. He played college football for the LSU Tigers. Today, he works as a recruiting specialist for LSU.
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JaCoby Stevens' Early Life
JaCoby Stevens grew up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He first went to The Ensworth School. Later, he moved to Oakland High School.
At Oakland High, JaCoby was a talented athlete. He played both wide receiver and defensive back in football. He was also a member of the school's basketball team.
High School Football Achievements
During his junior year, JaCoby was amazing on defense. He made 84 tackles and had six interceptions. He also scored two touchdowns on defense. On offense, he caught 32 passes for 806 yards. He scored 11 touchdowns receiving and three rushing touchdowns.
In his senior year, he continued to shine. He had 61 tackles and nine interceptions. On offense, he caught 34 passes for 689 yards. He scored 12 touchdowns. Because of his great performance, he was named Tennessee's Mr. Football.
Many colleges wanted JaCoby to play for them. He was considered a five-star recruit. He first decided to play for LSU. He also had offers from other big schools. These included Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia. He changed his mind for a short time. This happened when LSU's coach was fired. But he later decided to join LSU again.
College Football Career
JaCoby Stevens started his college career at LSU in 2017. As a freshman, he played both safety and wide receiver. He appeared in six games. He started one game as a wide receiver. He caught two passes for 32 yards.
Becoming a Defensive Star
Before his second year, JaCoby focused only on playing safety. He became a key player for the team. He started the last four games of his sophomore season. He made 35 tackles and had an interception.
In 2019, JaCoby had a fantastic season. He made 85 tackles. He also had five sacks and three interceptions. He defended nine passes. His great play earned him a spot on the second-team All-Southeastern Conference. He helped LSU win the National Championship that year.
For the 2020 season, JaCoby was given the special #7 jersey. This number is given to the team's biggest playmaker.
Professional Football Career
JaCoby Stevens was chosen in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the sixth round. He was the 224th player chosen overall.
Playing for the Eagles
On June 9, 2021, JaCoby signed his first professional contract. It was a four-year deal with the Eagles. The contract was worth about $3.6 million.
He was waived by the Eagles on August 31, 2021. This means he was released from the team. But he was re-signed to their practice squad the very next day.
On January 2, 2022, JaCoby made his first NFL appearance. He played in a game against the Washington Football Team. He made one tackle in the game. The Eagles won the game 20-16. He signed another contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022. This was a reserve/future contract.
On August 30, 2022, the Eagles waived JaCoby again.
Coaching Career
On August 3, 2023, JaCoby Stevens returned to LSU. He joined the LSU football coaching staff. He now works as a recruiting specialist for the team.
