​The opening entry for the Green Bay Packers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 is running back Josh Jacobs, who secured the 74th spot overall. Jacobs racked up 14 total touchdowns during the 2025 season but did not manage a 1,000-yard rushing year, largely due to persistent knee injuries that hampered his output. His fall of 41 places from his 2024 ranking of 33rd—when he enjoyed a Pro Bowl season—speaks to the impact of those health issues and the transition his production has undergone in recent years.
Over the most recent campaign, Jacobs logged 234 rushing attempts for 929 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Despite the yardage drop, he nonetheless found the end zone 13 times on the ground, tying for fourth-best in the league in rushing touchdowns. In addition to his rushing work, Jacobs contributed 36 receptions, with one of his receiving touchdowns coming on a memorable end-zone grab in Denver. According to NFL Pro, Jacobs had 30 scrimmage touchdowns in his first 30 games with the Packers after joining the team in 2024, a mark that ranks fifth among veterans with a new team since 1970 when measured over that initial 30-game window.
This marks Jacobs’ fifth appearance on the NFL Top 100 Players list. He was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and is now entering his third season with the Packers in 2026. Expectations remain high for Jacobs to once again anchor Green Bay’s ground game, yet he carries the burden of unresolved legal matters stemming from an offseason incident in Brown County that has cast a shadow over his status heading into the new season.
This report originally appeared on Packers Wire and is part of coverage surrounding the Packers and their key players as they prepare for the 2026 season. The goal is to deliver a detailed, search-friendly portrait of Jacobs’ ongoing role with Green Bay, highlighting both his on-field contributions and the potential off-field implications that could influence his trajectory for the year ahead.