150 carries for 1,012 yards (6.6 ypc led the conference) and 19 rushing TDs in 2004. Two years at Coffeyville CC: 1,349 yds, 17 TDs, 7.1 ypc in year one; 1,899, 20 TDs, 6.2 ypc in year two. Played one year at Auburn. Gained 446 yards on the ground with 1 6.2 ypc splitting time with Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown.
CDS Profile
Jacobs Transferred to Southern Illinois from Auburn last year. Did not play in 2003. Entering his 5th year, Brandon took the Gateway Conference by storm as he became a leader of the defending national champs. He is a huge running back with very good speed for a man his size. Runs a little like Earl Campbell and shows good vision, a burst, and sometimes explodes into tacklers. Has always carried a very gaudy ypc going back to his days as a senior at Assumption High in Louisiana when he rushed for an amazing 3,022 yards and 38 TDs, with an 8.6 ypc. Brandon has bounced around a lot, but successfully earned the respect of his new coaches and the pro scouts with a solid final campaign. He must continue to display a very dedicated work ethic and show that he is indeed coachable if he wants a chance at the next level. Brandon has amazing physical tools, but he absolutely MUST play with better body lean and be the "hitter" more than the "hittee" this year. With a very productive year, Brandon has shown he has the talent to a be a late-first-to-early-second-day pick in the 2005 draft. He is considered by most to be the 2nd-best "big back" this year, behind Louisville's Eric Shelton.
2008 Draft Review
