SFA safety Jacob Rooks is a steady, experienced depth piece with special-teams roots
Jacob Rooks enters 2026 as a senior safety for Stephen F. Austin, bringing a compact 5-foot-9, 166-pound frame, Navy special-teams experience, and one career pass breakup from his time with the Midshipmen[3][9][11]. In 2025, his listed production was limited, but that profile still matters: he’s the kind of disciplined, low-drama defender coaches trust for assignment soundness, toughness, and back-end depth rather than flashy numbers[2][4]. If your team wants a seasoned safety who can help in the room, on coverage units, and in a rotational role, he’s a sensible fit.
