#29
Jai Jacobs-Ford
Returning to Rice for 2026
Blytheville, Arkansas → Gosnell
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Rice
Returning around him
- 39% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #106 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Background
Gosnell High School Two-time 4A All-state selection and 4A-3 Outstanding Reciever… Led Gosnell to back-to-back state playoff appearances, most recently under coach Chris Smith, and was on conference-winning teams as a freshman and again as a senior… Finished his career with 154 receptions for 2,8...
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