Brandon Jacobs, the former powerhouse running back for the New York Giants, left a mark on the NFL with his sheer size and strength, and helped bring home two Super Bowl titles during the memorable Eli Manning-Tom Coughlin years. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 264 pounds, Jacobs was a force to be reckoned with, bulldozing his way through defenses with surprising agility for a man of his size.
Now, the football legacy lives on in his son, Brayden Jacobs, who’s set to make waves at Clemson this year. If you thought the elder Jacobs was impressive, wait until you get a glimpse of Brayden. At just 18, this freshman offensive lineman stands an intimidating 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds. The transformation from formidable back to colossal blocker is quite the evolution, and fans are eager to see Brayden use that size to his advantage on the field.
Brandon Jacobs recently shared a workout video featuring himself beside Brayden, and the sight is eye-popping, to say the least. Picture a WWE scene from the 2000s: Batista, in all his muscular glory, appears almost diminutive when standing next to “The World’s Largest Athlete,” The Big Show. Similarly, the elder Jacobs looks almost petite when dwarfed by his son.
Reflecting on his illustrious career, Jacobs served the Giants from 2005 until his initial retirement in 2011, with a brief stint at the San Francisco 49ers in 2012, and a final season return to New York in 2013. He hung up his cleats having amassed 5,094 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns, surpassing the 1,000-yard mark in back-to-back seasons (2007-2008).
Jacobs was instrumental in the Giants’ Super Bowl 42 triumph, racking up 197 rushing yards and three touchdowns during their victorious campaign. One of his defining contributions was the critical fourth-and-one conversion during the game-winning drive against the New England Patriots—moments before the unforgettable “Helmet Catch” by David Tyree.
As for Brayden, he will be donning the orange and purple of Clemson as the Tigers open their 2025 season against LSU on August 30. They continue this short two-game home stretch facing off against Troy on September 6. With his father’s track record of delivering in the clutch, expectations are high for Brayden to carve his own path and, who knows, maybe earn his own spot in football history.
Brandon Jacobs remains the Giants’ all-time leader in rushing touchdowns, notching 60 over his career. His neck-and-neck competitor, Tiki Barber, trails with 55, despite playing 47 more games. This standout achievement underscores Jacobs’ knack for finding the end zone and his indelible impact on the Giants’ storied legacy.
