Defensive tackle, Nebraska, to 1971

Larry Jacobson

Lettered 1969–⁠71 (school media guide)

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Larry Jacobson played defensive tackle at Nebraska (to 1971). He won the 1971 Outland Trophy. He was a consensus All‑American in 1971. The New York Giants took Jacobson in the first round, No. 24 overall in the 1972 NFL Draft.

At a glance

Best season
1971
Outland Trophy, Consensus All-American and 1 more
Drafted
No. 24
Overall, 1972 NFL Draft (New York Giants)

Honors

Team titles: National champions, 1971; Big Eight champions, 1971

The teams in those years

Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.

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