He is known for his excellent marking with great core strength, having the ability to run all day and execute by hand.

Jacobs won All-Australian honours in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships and averaged 29 disposals at 69 percent efficiency, including a 47 possession game against South Australia.

[2] Jacobs was predicted to make his debut in the opening round of the 2011 AFL season, however he contracted glandular fever during the pre-season and was admitted to hospital for five days.

He played in 23 games and performed shut down roles against Trent Cotchin, Dan Hannebery, Dylan Shiel and Nathan Jones.

[4] Jacobs started off the 2016 season well, but in Round 8 injured his foot and didn't play a single AFL game for the rest of the year.