Jacob Saylors Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 195 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- RB107
- Rostered
- 1%
Week 4 at Panthers, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 1st vs. RBs, favorable
Jacob Saylors Bio
Jacob Saylors is a running back for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 25. Born March 8, 2000, he attended Marion County and played college football at East Tennessee State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Since then, Saylors played for the Cleveland Browns (2024) and joined the Detroit Lions in 2025.
In 5 regular-season games since 2025, he has run for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Detroit Lions Current team2025–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 19 of 19 games.
Cleveland Browns2024
Listed on the 2024 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Atlanta Falcons2023
Listed on the 2023 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: East Tennessee State
Transactions
- ContractSigned a one-year contract extension with the Lions.
- WaivedWaived by the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
- WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- WaivedWaived by the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned with the New York Giants.
- Injury settlementReached an injury settlement with the Atlanta Falcons.
- SignedSigned to the practice squad by the Atlanta Falcons.
- WaivedWaived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons.
- SignedAgreed to terms as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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About Jacob Saylors: Bio FAQ
How old is Jacob Saylors?
Jacob Saylors is 25 years old. He was born on March 8, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jacob Saylors?
Jacob Saylors is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 195 pounds, and plays running back for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jacob Saylors weigh?
Jacob Saylors weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Jacob Saylors wear?
Jacob Saylors wears number 25 for the Detroit Lions. He plays running back.
What position does Jacob Saylors play?
Jacob Saylors plays running back for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 25. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jacob Saylors play for?
Jacob Saylors plays for the Detroit Lions as a running back. He has been with the Lions since 2025.
Where did Jacob Saylors go to college?
Jacob Saylors played college football at East Tennessee State, after attending Marion County (IN).
Where is Jacob Saylors from?
Jacob Saylors went to high school in Indiana, at Marion County, before playing college football at East Tennessee State.
When is Jacob Saylors's birthday?
Jacob Saylors's birthday is March 8. He was born on March 8, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Jacob Saylors been in the NFL?
2026 is Jacob Saylors's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jacob Saylors played for?
Jacob Saylors has played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jacob Saylors enter the NFL?
Jacob Saylors entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.