Jacob Cruz brings length, rangy instincts, and ball production to Jacksonville State’s linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Jacob Cruz posted 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 1 quarterback hurry for Jacksonville State, flashing the kind of disruptive, versatile linebacker profile coaches love. At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, he offers long-frame upside, special-teams experience from Georgia Tech, and the kind of physical presence that pops even when the box score stays modest. He looks like a solid fit for a defense that values size, coverage range, and a player who can contribute in multiple phases without needing the ball constantly in his hands.
