Dartez Jacobs

Dartez Rashard Jacobs (born September 13, 1993) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia State. Jacobs currently serves as president of the United Football League Players Association.

Dartez Jacobs

Jacobs at Georgia State
Personal information
Born:	(1993-09-13) September 13, 1993 (age 31) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Centennial (GA)
College:	College of the Canyons Georgia State
Position:	Safety
NFL draft:	2016: undrafted
Career history
New Yorker Lions (2017)* Kirchdorf Wildcats (2018) Cologne Centurions (2021) Raiders Tirol 2022)* New Orleans Breakers (2022–2023)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
2015 Cure Bowl Soldier Service Award

Early life and high school

Jacobs attended Centennial High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball.^[1] He originally committed to attend Valdosta State to play college football, before transferring to College of the Canyons.^[2]

College career

After redshirting his true freshman season, Jacobs began his college career at College of the Canyons. Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com,,^[3] Jacobs signed with Georgia State for his remaining collegiate eligibility. In his redshirt senior season, Jacobs was recognized for his service in the community, being named a recipient of the Cure Bowl Soldier Service Award.^[4][5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Bench press
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	201 lb (91 kg)	32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	4.6 s	1.56 s	2.68 s	4.3 s	11 reps
All values from Pro Day[6]

New Yorker Lions

After not being selected in the 2016 NFL draft, Jacobs was invited to participate in the nearby Atlanta Falcons locals day, but was not offered a contract.^[7] He later signed with the New Yorker Lions as a reserve American import.

Kirchdorf Wildcats

In 2018 Jacobs signed with the Kirchdorf Wildcats during their first season as one of 16 teams in the German Football League.^[8] Jacobs split time between cornerback and safety, recording 92 tackles, 4 interceptions, 13 passes deflected, and 4 tackles-for-loss.^[9]

Cologne Centurions

Jacobs signed with the Cologne Centurions of the newly formed European League of Football (ELF) ahead of the 2021 season.^[10] He compiled 41 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles.^[11]

Raiders Tirol

On January 11, 2022, Jacobs signed with Raiders Tirol.^[12]

New Orleans Breakers

After the European League of Football expanded to Austria^[13] Jacobs would opt out of his contract entering the USFL Draft pool.^[14][15]

Jacobs was selected with the sixth pick in the 18th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Orleans Breakers.^[16][17] He was placed on injured reserve on May 24, 2022, after suffering an injury.^[18][19] After undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for post-concussion syndrome, Jacobs announced his pledge to the Concussion Legacy Foundation^[20] (CLF).^[21]

Professional Statistics

Year	Team	Games played	Starts	Tackles					Pass coverage				Fumbles			Other
				Total	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sack	INT	Yds	TD	BrUp	FF	FR	TD	Blk	Saf
2018	Kirchdorf	14	14	92	55	37	3	0	4	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	0
GFL total		14	14	92	55	37	3	0	4	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	0
Source: stats.gfl.info[22]
European League of Football
2021	Cologne Centurions	8	8	41	38	3	3	1	1	8	0	7	2	1	0	1	0
ELF Total		8	8	41	38	3	3	1	1	8	0	7	2	1	0	1	0
Source: stats.europeanleague.football[23]
United States Football League
2022	New Orleans Breakers	2	2	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
USFL Total		2	2	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0

Executive career

On March 13, 2023, Jacobs was named the president of the United Football League Players Association.^[24][25]