Brayden Jacobs, a four-star offensive line recruit, is making headlines for more than just his football skills. The Clemson commit recently went viral after a workout video with his father, former NFL running back and two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs, highlighted the striking size difference between the two.
The younger Jacobs, who stands 6’7” and weighs 320 pounds, is already drawing comparisons to some of college football’s most imposing linemen, even before his first snap for the Tigers.
Clemson OL Commit Brayden Jacobs’ Family Workout Goes Viral
On Tuesday, July 2, Clemson 2025 OL commit Brayden Jacobs was recorded during a workout session with his father, but the focus quickly shifted to their incredible height difference.
In a video shared on X, his father, Brandon, who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, is seen jumping with a medicine ball, attempting to match his son’s height, but only reaches eye level at the peak of his jump.
I got out again today to get some work in with the boys. pic.twitter.com/dBHUDARHEx
— Brandon Jacobs (@BrandonJacobs27) July 1, 2025
Brandon, who was known for his power and speed as a running back for the Giants, stood 6’4” and weighed 264 pounds during his playing days. He had the build of a defensive end and brought a physical style that the Giants once hoped to see from Ron Dayne.
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Over nine NFL seasons, Brandon Jacobs rushed for 5,094 yards, had two 1,000-yard seasons, and earned two Super Bowl rings, both against the New England Patriots.
His son, Brayden, who enrolled at Clemson in January 2025, is already attracting attention from fans and analysts. At 6’7” and 320 pounds, he is one of the most physically impressive prospects in the country. He played high school football at Milton High School, which also produced Clemson safety Rob Billings.
Jacobs built his reputation on dominance at Milton, where he helped lead the team to a 13-0 record and a trip to the 2024 5A state semifinals. As a junior, his team finished 13-2. He is a unanimous four-star prospect, ranked as high as No. 51 nationally by 247Sports, and is considered one of the top 10 players in Georgia and among the best offensive tackles in the nation.
Although he plays on the offensive line and not at running back like his father, many believe Jacobs has the potential to surpass his father’s NFL legacy. With his size, skill, and early start at Clemson, expectations are high as he prepares for his first college season.
