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Highly-sought after Iowa LB announces plans to enter transfer portal
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The Iowa Hawkeyes will be losing a former top recruit on defense.
Jestin Jacobs has announced his plans to enter the transfer portal. Jacobs only played in 2 games for the Hawkeyes in 2022 after suffering a lower-leg injury.
Jacobs was a key contributor for the Hawkeyes in 2021, finishing with 53 tackles, 1 INT, 2 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.
Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs informs @247Sports that he’ll enter the NCAA Transfer Portal on Tuesday. Former High school all-American that chose Iowa over Ohio State.
Will be highly, highly sought after.https://t.co/z7DzLw9Sft
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 6, 2022
Jacobs was rated a 4-star prospect out of Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio. Jacobs chose Iowa over Ohio State, Iowa State, and Notre Dame, among others.
Jacobs will be a key portal target for teams who are seeking to get stronger in the middle of their defense. It is expected that Jacobs will be healthy for the start of the 2023 season.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.