Jakobi Meyers


Jakobi Meyers is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at NC State and signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Early years

Meyers attended and played high school football at Arabia Mountain High School.

College career

Meyers played at NC State from 2015 to 2018. Initially recruited as a quarterback, Meyers transitioned to receiver following his freshman year in which he redshirted and was a key member of the scout team. During his career he had 168 receptions for 1,932 yards and nine touchdowns. After his junior season, he entered the 2019 NFL Draft. Meyers 92 receptions in 2018 broke Torry Holt's single season receptions record for NC State.

College career statistics

Professional career

New England Patriots

Meyers signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He debuted in the Patriots' preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, recording a game-high six catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns in a Patriots 31–3 win. In the Patriot's second preseason game, against the Tennessee Titans, Meyers again had a game-high six catches for 82 yards; he also had a two-point conversion reception in the 22–17 win for New England. In Week 1, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in his regular-season debut, Meyers had one reception for 22-yards in a 33–3 win. Overall, Meyers recorded 26 receptions for 359 receiving yards as a rookie.