An undrafted offensive tackle who worked his way from Grambling State and South Florida through three NFL rosters to earn regular playing time.
Demontrey Jacobs took a winding path to a steady NFL role, going unselected in the draft before catching on with multiple teams. A Louisiana native, he has carved out a niche as a depth tackle capable of stepping into the starting lineup when called upon.
Path to the league
Jacobs played his college football at Grambling State before finishing his career at South Florida. He went undrafted in 2023 and signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent, later spending time with the New England Patriots before landing with the Arizona Cardinals.
Career highlights
Jacobs has built a career as a reserve offensive tackle who can capably fill in across the line, appearing in 20 games with 13 starts through his first several NFL seasons. His versatility and physical tools have kept him on active rosters despite an undrafted background.
2025 season recap
Jacobs appeared in five games for the Cardinals in 2025, playing 65 offensive snaps and earning a 63.7 overall PFF grade among qualified tackles. His role remained limited, functioning primarily as depth along Arizona's offensive line.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Demontrey Jacobs
- Pro Football Reference: Demontrey Jacobs
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- South Florida
- Hometown
- Gonzales, LA, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
