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NFL Draft 2019: Joshua Jacobs could replace Kareem Hunt for Chiefs

By Thomas Welte

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Alabama running back Josh Jacobs could make sense in Kansas City
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

The Kansas City Chiefs need help at running back, could Josh Jacobs be the solution for an already potent offense? A look at the Alabama prospect.

I know, I know. Josh Jacobs is not a cornerback or safety. Don’t worry, we’ll get to more of those players soon I promise. Feel free to check out this article on players who could help the Chiefs defense in 2019. Spoiler alert: Some of the prospects on this list will be highlighted very soon in this series.

The truth is the Chiefs still have a need at running back, even after signing Damien Williams to a two-year extension. Spencer Ware is scheduled to hit free agency and could likely get an offer to be a starter elsewhere.

It is also important to note that having a healthy run game will help Kansas City win the time of possession battle, one of the few areas the offense has struggled with this season. A healthy and reliable running game will take pressure off of Patrick Mahomes during his third year as a pro.

Alabama’s Josh Jacobs has been a hot name this month. Jacobs won the MVP for the SEC Championship and has been gaining buzz in the scouting community. Now seems like a great opportunity to check out the buzz for ourselves and delve into the tape on Jacobs.

Josh Jacobs is listed at 5’10 and 216 pounds. Jacobs has been a part of a stable of running backs for the Crimson Tide, but despite only having 287 career touches Jacobs has found the end zone 21 times.

Let’s take a look at the strengths, weaknesses, and how Josh Jacobs could fit in Kansas City.

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