Jacob Eason is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at Washington and Georgia and was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Eason attended Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington, and was rated by Rivals as a five-star recruit. He was ranked as the best pro-style quarterback and best player overall in the 2016 class. Eason committed to the University of Georgia to play college football on July 19, 2014. On January 12, 2018, he announced via his Twitter account that he would transfer from the University of Georgia. On February 6, 2018 he officially transferred to the University of Washington. He had to sit out the 2018 season because of NCAA transfer eligibility rules. Eason decided to forgo his senior season at the University of Washington and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Date of birth: | November 17, 1997 |
| Place of birth: | Lake Stevens, Washington |
| High school: | Lake Stevens (WA) |
| College: | Washington |
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 4/ Pick: 122 |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Twitter: | Jacob Eason's Twitter profile |
About Jacob Eason
American football quarterback who enrolled with the University of Georgia in 2016, having graduated high school in December 2015 in order to take part in spring practice as a true freshman.
Before Fame
He originally committed to play for Georgia in July 2014, before the start of his junior year of high school. He proceeded to be named Junior of the Year by Rivals.com that season.
Achievement
He was named Gatorade Football Player of the Year in 2015 and was ranked as the top pro-style quarterback in the country for the class of 2016.
Family Life
His father, Tony Eason, played football at Notre Dame. His mother is named Christine.
Associations
He originally committed to play for Georgia while Mark Richt was coach and decided to keep his commitment after Richt was replaced by Kirby Smart after the 2015 season.
Information related to Jacob Eason
- Players of American football from Washington (state)
- Washington Huskies football players
- Georgia Bulldogs football players
