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5 things to know about Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars' trade deadline prize
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The Jacksonville Jaguars got Trevor Lawrence another weapon to throw to at the NFL trade deadline by acquiring Jakobi Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders .
The Jags sent a fourth-round and sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft to Las Vegas to bring the seventh-year receiver to Jacksonville.
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The seventh-year wide receiver was widely considered one of the biggest prizes of 2025 deadline season , and the Jaguars desperately needed help at receiver. Jacksonville ranks 30th out of 32 NFL teams in Pro Football Focus' receiving grades , and that staff has been hit hard by the injury bug. Ascending rookie Travis Hunter went on injured reserve last week, Tim Patrick missed their last game against the Raiders , and top wideout Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown both left the Nov. 2 overtime win early with injuries.
Here's what to know about Meyers:
Jakobi Meyers age: How old is Jakobi Meyers?
Jakobi Meyers is 28 years old and is a seven-year veteran in the NFL. Meyers was born Nov. 9, 1996 in Lithonia, Georgia, about 20 miles west of Atlanta . He played football and baseball at Arabia Mountain High School, where he played quarterback and safety.
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Where did Jakobi Meyers play in college?
Meyers played at North Carolina State from 2016-2018, starting as a freshman quarterback before transitioning to wide receiver for his sophomore and junior seasons. He had 168 receptions for 1,932 yards and nine touchdowns at NC State, finishing second in the ACC in 2018 with 92 catches and fourth with 1,047 yards, when he and teammate Kevin Harmon both made first-team All-ACC.
Was Jakobi Meyers drafted? Has he ever made a Pro Bowl?
No to both, but he has been a solid contributor since signing a rookie deal with the New England Patriots in 2019. Meyers had never had fewer than 700 yards in a season since becoming a regular starter in 2020, breaking the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in 2024.
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Jakobi Meyers stats
Jakobi Meyers has played in seven games this season for the Raiders, leading the team in targets and receptions while tying for second in yards and touchdowns. Here's a look at his stats year-to-year:
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2019 (Patriots):26 catches on 41 targets for 359 yards in 15 games (1 start)
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2020 (Patriots):59 catches on 81 targets for 729 yards in 14 games (9 starts)
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2021 (Patriots):83 catches on 126 targets for 866 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games (16 starts)
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2022 (Patriots):67 catches on 96 targets for 804 yards and 6 touchdowns in 14 games (13 starts)
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2023 (Raiders):71 catches on 106 targets for 807 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games (16 starts)
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2024 (Raiders):87 catches on 129 targets for 1,027 yards and 4 touchdowns in 15 games (15 starts)
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2025 (Raiders):33 catches on 49 targets for 352 yards in 7 games (6 starts)
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Career:426 catches on 628 targets for 4,944 yards and 20 touchdowns in 98 games (76 starts)
Jakobi Meyers contract
Meyers signed a three-year contract in 2023 with the Raiders worth $33 million, including $21 million guaranteed, according to Spotrac . He is due $5.25 million in base salary this season, the final year on the deal.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jakobi Meyers stats, contract after Jaguars trade deadline move
