They can take the Pro Bowl out of Las Vegas, but they couldn't take Las Vegas out of the Pro Bowl.
The hard-nosed running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been everything and more that the Silver and Black could've imagined when they took him in the first round of last year's NFL draft. It's official: Josh Jacobs has been selected to the 2021 NFL Virtual Pro Bowl, along with Darren Waller. This will be Jacobs' first Pro Bowl appearance.
Jacobs, the first running back taken in the 2019 NFL Draft, has been on a tear since arriving to the West Coast from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide. No. 28 has become the team's all-time rushing leader through a player's first two seasons (2,057 yards).
In Jacobs' stellar sophomore campaign, he currently ranks third in rushing attempts (245), sixth in rushing yards (907) and is tied for sixth in rushing touchdowns (10). He's also ran for at least two touchdowns in three contests this season, one of four players in the NFL to accomplish the feat. Jacobs is the fourth running back in Raiders' history to log double-digit rushing touchdowns in a single season and is 93 yards shy of his second consecutive 1,000 yard season.
"I think when you get selected to the Pro Bowl, it's not by accident," said Jon Gruden. "It's out of respect from the guys that know what they're talking about in this league. He's improved as a receiver. He's a tough dude, man. He's gotten better in all areas."
Jacobs' quarterback, Derek Carr, has marveled at the toughness and grit of his running back in the past and shares the same sentiment as Coach Gruden for Jacobs and Darren Waller being selected to the Pro-Bowl.
"They deserve it, man. They are two of the hardest-working people," said Derek Carr. "They are unbelievable people to be around – hard workers.
"Everything that we do goes through them. So, it's always fun to be a part of something with somebody because you get to celebrate with them."
Jacobs cements his name with Marcus Allen, Bo Jackson and Clem Daniels as running backs to make the Pro Bowl in Silver and Black. He's also the first Raiders running back to make the Pro Bowl since Latavius Murray in 2015.
With his selection to the 2021 Pro Bowl, view the top photos of running back Josh Jacobs during the 2020 season so far.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) dives into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run during the regular season away game against the Carolina Panthers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by tight end Jason Witten (82) after rushing for a 7-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Carolina Panthers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 6-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Carolina Panthers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes as wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) blocks during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes as Las Vegas Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71) blocks during the regular season home game against the New Orleans Saints.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes behind a block from tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 7-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 11-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes as wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and tight end Darren Waller (83) block during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) stiff arms the defender during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
