Josh Jacobs’ brother gets a tryout with the Green Bay Packers

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: Isaiah Jacobs #3 of the UAB Blazers runs with the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at Protective Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Wes Hale/Getty Images) | Getty Images NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that UAB running back Isaiah Jacobs , brother of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, is going to get a tryout opportunity at the Packers’ rookie minicamp next week. For those not in the know, rookie minicamp is a week of practices when the team gets hands-on work with its rookie class, but it’s also the only opportunity for teams to have tryout players in for a full practice without them being members of the offseason roster.

Currently, the Packers’ roster is full , so Green Bay will need to make a corresponding roster (waiver or release) for any players added who impress at the rookie minicamp. Jacobs began his college career at Maryland, where he served as a backup for two seasons. After that, he went the JuCo route and played at Independence Community College, best known for the school’s appearance on Netflix’s Last Chance U .

From there, he earned another opportunity with UAB, where he’s played the last three seasons. Two of those years, 2023 (ACL) and 2024 (foot), ended with season-ending injuries. In total, Jacobs took 222 carries for 930 yards and seven touchdowns in his five years of FBS football.

He also caught 48 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown. He does not have experience in the return game, at least at the college level. According to NFL Draft Scout , Jacobs ran a 4.