Meet Josh Jacobs' kids: Who are they and what do they do?
Josh Jacobs is an American professional football player currently in the running back position for the Las Vegas Raiders. There have been rumours that he is the father of more than 8 children. However, confirmed reports suggest that he only has one child named Braxton. We uncover details about the athlete's life and kids.
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Key takeaways
- Joshua Jacobs plays in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers as a running back.
- The football player has since squashed allegations that he fathers eight children and is expecting a ninth child.
- Reports have stated that Josh has one child named Braxton, an 8-year-old whose mother is Janee Brown.
Josh's profile summary and bio
| Full name | Joshua Jacobs |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 11 February 1998 |
| Age | 27 years old as of 2025 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Place of birth | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5 inches 10 feet |
| Weight in kilograms | 100 kg |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Occupation | Professional football player |
| Net worth | Approximately $8 million |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter) |
Who is Josh Jacobs?
The Green Bay Packers running back was born on 11 February 1998 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Josh Jacobs's age is 27 years as of 2025.
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Josh Jacobs' kids
The NFL player has only one child, named Braxton, despite the numerous rumors about the number of children in his life.
How old is Josh Jacobs' son?
Allegedly, Braxton Jacobs is 8 years old as of 2025. His birth specifics are not known.
Josh Jacobs' baby mama
Janee Brown is the mother of Josh's son, Braxton. She likes to keep a relatively low public profile. As such, it is unknown whether Janee and Josh are in a relationship.
How many kids does Josh Jacobs have?
It is difficult to tell how many children Josh has, given that various sources claim that he has four children, while one of them alleges that he has eight. None of these has been confirmed.
Does Josh Jacobs have a family?
Josh does have a family. Besides his children, he has his parents, Lachelle and Marty Jacobs, his half-brother Christopher Jacobs and his sister Shaleya Renne Jacobs. Growing up, his family experienced financial difficulties. However, thanks to his lucrative football career, he has alleviated his family’s financial woes.
Are Josh Jacobs' parents Filipino?
His mother's ethnicity is not known, but his father has Filipino ancestry through his mother. Josh's ethnicity is mixed due to his paternal grandmother.
What is Josh Jacobs' new number?
His new jersey number is No.8. This was his number when he played for a college club. The Raiders running back issued an apology to his supporters on Twitter because many of them had bought his old No.28 jersey.
How much is Josh Jacobs' contract worth?
Josh Jacobs' contract with the Green Bay Packers is worth $48 million over four years. It includes a $12.5 million signing bonus. In the first year, he earned $14.8 million.
Josh Jacob's net worth
According to Times of India, the NFL player has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He has amassed most of his net worth through his lucrative playing career and endorsements.
Is Jacobs leaving the Raiders?
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It remains unclear if Jacobs is leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, as he has yet to sign a long-term deal with the club. A franchise tag has been placed on him to ensure he stays within the club.
Is Josh Jacobs married?
No, there are no reports about Josh Jacobs' wife.
Did Josh Jacobs buy his dad a house?
Yes, Josh did buy his father a house. It was a significant moment for him, as he had made a promise to his father years earlier that he would buy him a house when he became successful.
What flag does Josh Jacobs wear?
Josh Jacobs wears the flag of the Philippines on his helmet. This is due to his paternal grandmother being from the Philippines.
How many siblings does Josh Jacobs have?
Josh Jacobs has four siblings. They all lived with their father, Marty, after his parents separated. At times, they faced homelessness, including living out of a car.
This article has provided lesser-known information pertaining to Josh Jacobs' kids and reported that he only has a son. More details about his son remain scant.
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Tshepiso Ntombela (Lifestyle writer) Tshepiso Ntombela is a Wits Journalism graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has journalistic experience obtained in 2021 from Wits Vuvuzela, a community newspaper where his tasks were inclusive of news and feature writing, subediting, photography and videography as well as source interviewing. He's currently undergoing an Internship at the Wits Centre for Journalism. In 2023, Tshepiso finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: tshepisontombela62@gmail.com
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