Athletically gifted EDGE defender who thrives as an edge setter in the run game and is a multi-faceted pass rusher. Verified 6-foot-5, 235-pound defender with excellent bend and hand usage. In the run game, he is violent with his hands when shocking blockers at the point of attack. As a rusher, he wins with a great burst off the line of scrimmage that lets him get vertical in a hurry to blow by tackles with speed. But he can also convert that speed to power and bull pass protectors into the quarterback. He will need to continue harnessing his ability…

David Jacobs (No. 12) looks to have one of the highest floors of the group and has done enough to earn a fifth star for Rivals. Jacobs is one of the more physically-developed edge rusher prospects in the cycle, checking in at around 6-foot-5, 235 pounds. He had a great junior season at Roswell (Ga.) Blessed Trinity, racking up 24 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. The Buckeye pledge has a quick first step and quality bend. He also had back-to-back good showings at the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl in January. While Jacobs lacks prototypical length…

David Jacobs was the most consistent pass rusher throughout the week at the Polynesian Bowl. The Ohio State pledge was a steady standout on the edge in practices, winning the majority of his 1-on-1 reps. During Friday’s game Jacobs showed quick get-off constantly darting in the backfield and beating the offensive tackle to his spot. The Georgia native finished the game with one sack and had several more pressures. Jacobs gives the Buckeyes a polished, physically-developed pass rusher.