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10 things to know about Texans fullback Jakob Johnson

Mar 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM

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Born in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany on December 15, 1994
1 of 15 players in NFL history from Baden-Wurttemberg to appear in a regular season contest
Went to high school at Jean Ribault in Jacksonville, Florida
Played linebacker in college at Tennessee
Has a degree in kinesiology
Played in the German Football League for the Stuttgart Scorpions, and caught four touchdown passes
Is Co-Owner of American football team in Stuttgart, Germany
First International Pathway player to appear in an NFL game and also to score a touchdown
Entering seventh NFL season as a fullback, and has played for the Patriots, Raiders and Giants
Shares a birthday with actor Don Johnson, soccer superstar Keylor Navas and the ancient Roman emperor Nero

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