Josh Jacobs

Joshua Jacobs (born February 15, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing under contract to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the New Jersey Devils, 41st overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Playing career As a Michigan native, Jacobs originally played in the Detroit Honeybaked U16 program in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League before he was selected in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection, 72nd overall, by the Sarnia Sting. Jacobs opted to continue his development in the United States Hockey League, joining the Indiana Ice in the 2012–13 season and later committing to play collegiate hockey with Michigan State University of the Big Ten Conference. In his second season with Indiana, Jacobs helped contribute with 23 points in 56 games to claim the Clark Cup. Jacobs was drafted by the Devils in the second round, 41st overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. In his freshman season with the Spartans in 2014–15, Jacobs registering 9 assists in 35 games from the blueline, earning a selection to the Conference All-Rookie Team. Jacobs opted to conclude his collegiate tenure after his freshman season, choosing to continue his development through major junior hockey in signing with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL on June 1, 2015.