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Jake Helms
Returning to Air Force for 2026
Jr. · Austin, TX → Westlake
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Jake Helms
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Air Force
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · Air Force
Returning around him
- 63% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (0 in / 4 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Air Force · Last season: 4-8 · 2026 recruiting class #133
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7769
Peaked at #7769 this season.
Background
2025 – Played in one game, seeing action vs. Bucknell. 2024 – Did not see any action. High School – Lettered in football. Personal – Son of Justin and Tracy Helms … majoring in management.