Dream come true: Former Alabama RB Josh Jacobs proudly surprises father with new house
Former Alabama RB Josh Jacobs has a life story for the silver screen. Once homeless, the Oakland Raiders rookie announced recently that he bought his father a house.
The Tulsa, Oklahoma native, who was drafted by the Raiders 24th overall, late Monday night posted to his Instagram story photos and videos showing that he had purchased his dad a home in Stillwater.
Blessed just bought my pops a house 🏠🤞🏽💯
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) January 7, 2020
Jacobs had a great first season in the NFL as he rushed for 1,150 yards and seven touchdowns. But this house purchase likely means a lot more to him than any stat.
Here is part of the reveal from Raiders:
An unforgettable gesture.@iAM_JoshJacobs thanked his father for his sacrifices growing by buying him a home in Oklahoma.
More: https://t.co/KGdnecQbl4 pic.twitter.com/Jj5B39U6rN
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) January 7, 2020