Played for the Stuttgart Scorpions of the German Football League before moving to Jacksonville. Played one season of high school football in the United States and was recruited to continue his career at the University of Tennessee. Although recruited as a linebacker, transitioned to a tight end during his sophomore season. Attended Tennessee for four years.

Played for the Stuttgart Scorpions of the German Football League before moving to Jacksonville. Played one season of high school football in the United States and was recruited to continue his career at the University of Tennessee. Although recruited as a linebacker, transitioned to a tight end during his sophomore season. Attended Tennessee for four years.

PRONOUNCED YAH-kob

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Jakob Johnson was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Sept. 1, 2019 ... Originally signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program (4/8/19) ... Released by New England (8/31/19).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2018 (12 – Stuttgart Scorpions)

• Appeared in 12 games for the Stuttgart Scorpions of the German Football League as a tight end and totaled 43 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns.

COLLEGE

• Began his collegiate career at Tennessee as a linebacker before making the move to tight end as a sophomore.
• Appeared in 47 games over four seasons and caught three passes for 23 yards as a tight end on offense and made 24 total tackles on defense. Also returned two kickoffs for 25 yards.
• Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll honors for three straight seasons from 2014-16.

PERSONAL

• Played one season of high school football at Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., helping the Trojans to a 7-4 record.
• Recorded 112 tackles and six sacks in his first season of American football en route to earning Second Team All-Coast by the Florida Union Times in 2013.
• Wore No. 44 to honor high school teammate who passed away.
• Majored in kinesiology at Tennessee.