A strong, active defender who opened a lot of eyes last season as a freshman, Jacobs showed quick burst off the snap and used his natural strength and violent hands to fight off blocks and make a big tackle in the trenches. He brings an outstanding frame for his age at 6-foot-3 225-pounds and is coming off a tremendous first season for Blessed Trinity where he made 53 tackles, 13 TFLs and five sacks while forcing two fumbles. He’s an easy Power Four talent and is currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 1 DL and the No. 6 overall prospect in the state for the 2028 class.

An elite interior defensive lineman who consistently made big plays last season as a freshman, Jacobs may not have typical defensive tackle size, but he fires off the snap, shows natural strength, plays with good leverage, a high motor, and is clearly one of the best defensive linemen across the state in the 2028 class. He made an impressive 53 tackles for a first-year player to go along with five sacks and two forced fumbles. He’s the No. 1 DL prospect and the No. 7 overall prospect in the state according to the latest rankings update.

A quick, productive freshman defender who is one of the top 2028 prospects across the state, Jacobs made an immediate impact for the Blessed Trinity defense last fall as a freshman, shredding blocks and consistently making plays in the backfield. He’s on the smaller end as far as interior linemen go, but there’s still plenty of time for him to continue adding more weight and muscle while perfecting his craft as a playmaking lineman. The fast-rising freshman is ranked as the No. 1 DL in Georgia and the No. 5 overall prospect in the state after a strong 2024 season where he made 53 tackles, 13 TFLs and two forced fumbles.

Dawson Jacobs Dawson Jacobs 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Blessed Trinity | 2028 State GA has emerged as one of the premier 2028 prospects in Georgia. After seeing him perform well in person, I can confirm that is an elite caliber player. He is only going to get bigger and stronger over the next few years, but his finesse and athleticism make him nearly impossible to handle 1 on 1. He was freed up opportunities to break the game, and he jumped across the face of blockers several times to penetrate into the backfield. Jacobs is a clear blue chipper and is playing outstanding ball as a freshman.

Dawson Jacobs Dawson Jacobs 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Blessed Trinity | 2028 State GA has lit the world on fire as a freshman and is amongst the top 2028 prospects in the country. He will be an X factor for Blessed Trinity, who draws Cass in round 1. It’s important to know Cass has a pair of P4 guys on their offensive front. Here is a section of my eval on Jacobs from earlier this year:

” He plays with elite leverage and pad level, instantly winning the penetration battle and finding the chest of blockers right off the snap. He finds ways to strike and sheer off blocks, allowing him to free himself in the gaps and engulf ball carriers. He is explosive and is an efficient block shedder. He is doing all of this at 6’3 235 and is only going to improve as he adds more play strength. Jacobs is set to be a premier player in the 2025 class and already has major offers under his belt.”

No surprise here that Jacobs has made a big contribution as a freshman. Starting on the DL at one of the top programs in the State as a freshman is no small accomplishment. Already with a handful of D1 offers, his stock will continue rising as he grows over the next 3 years. We would not be shocked to see him as one of the Top overall players in the ’28 recruiting class. Athletic, physical, and gifted with good football genes, Jacobs is impossible to block upfront. He has good technique to shed blocks and plays with a natural football intuitiveness. P4 future star.

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Dawson Jacobs Dawson Jacobs 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Blessed Trinity | 2028 State GA has instantly made a huge impact on a stout Blessed Trinity defense. He is the younger brother of teammate DJ Jacobs Jr, who is amongst the best players in the entire country in 2027. Dawson Jacobs Dawson Jacobs 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Blessed Trinity | 2028 State GA is an elite prospect in his own right. He plays with elite leverage and pad level, instantly winning the penetration battle and finding the chest of blockers right off the snap. He finds ways to strike and sheer off blocks, allowing him to free himself in the gaps and engulf ball carriers. He is explosive and is an efficient block shedder. He is doing all of this at 6’3 235 and is only going to improve as he adds more play strength. Jacobs is set to be a premier player in the 2025 class and already has major offers under his belt.