The #1 Junior Tight End In Iowa: Evan Jacobson

Evan Jacobson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Waukee High School. Jacobson is ranked as the 336th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 20 Tight End in the class as well. In addition, Jacobson is listed as the #4 recruit in the state of Iowa and is listed as the #1 Tight End in the state of Iowa. He holds offers from schools such as Ohio State, LSU and Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?

My biggest role model is my brother.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

l’m always listening to Lil Baby pregame to get me right.

What are the strengths of your game?

One of my biggest strengths is my versatility.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory is scoring my first high school touchdown to start the game off against one of our rival schools in a game we won.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player l’ve ever played with is Malachi Curvey.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

There is always more work to be done.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The Maldives

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

Second or third grade

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet Tom Brady.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

the Minneapolis Miracle is my favorite sports moment.