Former Missouri linebacker Khalil Jacobs was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, but he is still drawing interest ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, including from the San Francisco 49ers.
Jacobs is scheduled to participate in Missouri's Pro Day on March 20, where multiple NFL teams are expected to evaluate the linebacker during on-field drills. For prospects who miss out on Combine invitations, Pro Day performances serve as an opportunity to boost draft stock.
The New York Jets are expected to host Missouri LB Khalil Jacobs for a 30 visit, per his agent @VicEnwere1.
Despite not receiving a Combine invite, Jacobs has continued to generate strong interest around the league and teams view him as a hybrid piece with significant upside.… pic.twitter.com/99QUfniVEG
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 4, 2026
Jacobs (6-1, 228) spent time at both South Alabama and Missouri during his four-year collegiate career. Across that span, the linebacker totaled 121 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and one interception. He also added two passes defensed and three forced fumbles, according to Sports Reference.
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During the 2025 season, Jacobs recorded 47 total tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sacks while appearing in 13 games. He also contributed two passes defensed in his senior campaign.
Jacobs turned in some of his best advanced metrics in 2025. He posted a 74.5 overall defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, along with a 78.0 run-defense grade and a 78.7 tackling grade — all career highs.
While his pass-rush grade dipped slightly from 77.7 in 2024 to 75.3 in 2025, Jacobs earned at least a 65.2 coverage grade in each of the past three seasons.
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