Jacob Blight

Jacob Blight (born 14 December 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Richmond with the 2nd selection overall in the 2024 mid-season rookie draft.^[1]

Jacob Blight
Blight in April 2025
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-12-14) 14 December 2001 (age 23)
Original team(s)	Peel Thunder (WAFL)
Draft	No. 2, 2024 mid-season draft
Debut	Round 16, 2024, Richmond vs. Carlton, at MCG
Height	196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Key defender
Club information
Current club	Richmond
Number	46
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2024–	Richmond	10 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Originally from Albany, Western Australia,^[2] he had previously played for Claremont and Peel Thunder in the West Australian Football League. Blight made his AFL debut in round 16 of the 2024 season.^[3]