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

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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Weaknesses

Athleticism: As with a lot of prospects at this stage, this is mostly an unknown. Jacobs looks plenty athletic, but he is also playing on an offensive unit littered with talent that could be making him look better than he is. Teams will look closely at Jacobs’ testing times at the combine. If Jacobs has a good showing and alleviates the concerns around his long speed and agility he should be a lock for the first round.

Usage: Josh Jacobs has a little under 300 career touches for Alabama, which doesn’t provide a lot of film to watch compared to a prospect like David Montgomery who has nearly double the touches. This also means NFL teams will have to decide whether or not Jacobs can be an every-down back or if his best fit is in a stable.

Consistency and Durability: This is tied directly in with Jacobs’ light career workload. While there is no major injury history with Jacobs it simply an unknown how his body will hold up over an NFL season. Jacobs was used sparingly in Tuscaloosa and his production was up and down. He would have standout performances and then be quiet for a week or two. Is that a product of fewer touches? Or will Jacobs be relegated to a change of pace back in the pros?