Early Life
Brandon Richard was born in Houma, Napoleonville, LA. The only son of a single mother Janice Jacobs, he was raised by his mom and her sisters. His aunt and uncle, Dianne and Phil Cheavious, later became his legal guardians. He never had a relationship with his father. Brandon played basketball and football for the Assumption High School Mustangs & in his senior year & received plenty of accolades such as an USA Today All-America, Orlando Sentinel All-Southern, Prep Star All-Region and Louisiana Class 4A Most Valuable Offensive Player. He ran for more than 3,000 yards and scored 38 touchdowns in that senior campaign. He is an American football running back previously of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Coffeyville Community College, Auburn and Southern Illinois.
Jacobs is larger and heavier than most NFL running backs, weighing over 260 pounds. He won two Super Bowls in seven seasons at the New York Giants, and holds the franchise record for most career rushing touchdowns.
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