2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projected first round after Super Bowl LIII

By Dana Becker | Feb 4, 2019

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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26. . RB. Alabama. Josh Jacobs. 22. player

If Baltimore is full-tilt with Lamar Jackson at quarterback over Joe Flacco, pairing the former Louisville standout with quick dual-threat running backs will only help ease his transition and growth. Josh Jacobs flashed plenty of both while helping Alabama over the past three years.

Jacobs was part of a crowded backfield since his arrival, but he still found a way to churn up 1,491 yards and score 16 touchdowns. The 5-foot-10, 216-pound junior saved his best for last, rushing for 640 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns with 20 receptions for 247 yards and four more scores this past season.

For his career, Jacobs averaged almost seven yards per touch from scrimmage, racking up over 2,000 yards and scoring 21 times. Jackson had almost 700 yards rushing this year, with Gus Edwards adding a team-high 718.

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