Roman Jacobs – LB Palo Alto Vikings

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Roman Jacobs

Height: 5’11″ | Weight: 210 lbs
School: Palo Alto Vikings
Position: Linebacker (MLB/OLB)
Class of: 2025

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Athletic Metrics

  • 2023-24 Season Stats:

    • 163 total tackles (Top 10 in CCS)
    • Leader in solo tackles, tackles for loss (TFL), and sacks for his team

  • Performance Highlights:

    • Runs a 4.6-second 40-yard dash
    • Bench Press: 260 lbs
    • Known for speed, versatility, and explosiveness

Athletic Recognition

  • Awards:
    • 2X All-State Defense Nominee
    • 2X All-League Defense Winner
    • All-State Defense Nominee
    • All-League Defense Winner
    • 7x Overall Player and Defensive Player of the Game
    • Bay Area Male Athlete of the Week (11/1)
    • Top Performing Bay Area Star Athlete by West Coast Preps (10/28)
    • 4⭐️ Linebacker Evaluation at EXACT Sports Showcase Camp – Northern California Football (12/9)

Academic Achievements

  • GPA: 3.2
  • Awards:
    • Rachel Austin Prize Award for Mathematics

Community Involvement

  • Member of the Palo Alto School District School Safety and Resilience Development Program

Athletic Achievements

  • Team Contributions:
    • Regular starter and leader on the Palo Alto Vikings defense
    • Section Champion and critical team leader
    • Team Captain
    • Recovered from a sophomore-season ACL tear to earn All-League Defense honors the following junior year

All-Star Nomination Notes

Roman Jacobs is an outstanding linebacker who leads by example on and off the field. In his 2024 season, Roman averaged 13.1 tackles per game, with 157 total tackles, including 48 solo tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks (30 yards lost), 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass defense, and 4 QB hurries. His performance has placed him among the top defenders in CCS, earning him recognition as Bay Area Male Athlete of the Week and Top Performing Bay Area Star Athlete.

Roman’s journey is defined by resilience and determination. After an ACL injury sidelined him during his sophomore year, he returned stronger than ever, becoming a key contributor to his team’s success and earning an All-State Defense nomination. Despite facing personal challenges, including supporting his family as his mother battles stage 4 cancer, Roman continues to excel both academically and athletically.

Roman Jacobs is a scholar-athlete, a leader, and an inspiration to his teammates and coaches. His speed, versatility, and character make him a deserving All-Star whose story exemplifies perseverance and excellence.