Weight: 295 (2020-21)

2021 Media Guide: Jacob red-shirted the 2020 season as a true freshman … he is a sophomore academically and is exploring majors in the management & industry area … he was an OSU Scholar-Athlete in 2020.

2020 Media Guide: Versatile enough to play guard, tackle or center … a three-star prospect who was among Ohio’s highest-rated offensive lineman.

High School: Played for Elder High School and head coach Doug Ramsey … teammate of fellow 2020 signee TE Joe Royer … was a first team All-Ohio pick in 2019 and helped Elder advance to the Division I state championship game … second team all-district and first team All-Great Catholic League South division honoree as a junior.

Personal: Is the son of Renea and Craig James … his father is Elder’s offensive line coach.