Jakob James

Height:
6-5
Weight:
297
Hometown:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Last School:
Elder
Year:
Senior

Follow on Social Media
Twitter: @jakobjames00
Instagram: @jakobjames67

Ohio State Overview
• Jacob spent four years with the Ohio State program, from 2020-23
• He played in 31 games, primarily on special teams
• He was unavailable during the 2023 spring drills while undergoing rehabilitation, but returned for the 2023 regular season and played in all 12 regular season games
• He entered the transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2023 regular season
• He played 87 plays on offense during his time with the Buckeyes
• His most extensive action was 34 plays against Toledo; 23 of those on offense during the 2022 season
• Jakob was a first-year Buckeye in 2020 and then played in seven games in 2021
• First collegiate action, including eight plays on offense, came against Indiana
• Jakob is an OSU Scholar-Athlete and an Academic All-Big Ten honoree
• He graduated in December of 2023 with his degree in sport industry

Honors & Awards
2023: Graduated in December (sport industry)
2021: Academic All-Big Ten Conference
2020: OSU Scholar-Athlete

Prior to Ohio State
• A three-star prospect who was among Ohio’s highest-rated offensive linemen
• Played for Elder High School and head coach Doug Ramsey
• Teammate of fellow 2020 signee TE Joe Royer
• Was a first-team All-Ohio pick in 2019 and helped Elder advance to the Division I state championship game
• A traditional power in Ohio, Elder was the Division I regional runner up in 2018
• Second-team all-district selection and first-team all-Greater Catholic League South division honoree as a junior
• Versatile enough to play guard, tackle or center
• Is the son of Renea and Craig James
• Father is Elder’s offensive line coach