Brandon Jacobs

A veteran senior who missed spring practice due to an injury ... Did not play in Red-Blue game ... Coaches are eager to get him back, because he can play either tailback or fullback ... Has a history of being the most productive back on the team in the red zone, having scored six touchdowns from that area ... Has a nose for the end zone ... Although handicapped with his injury, worked hard in the spring to stay in shape physically and mentally into the game ... Has shown good senior leadership in meetings and at practice.

Earned Sun-Herald All-Coast honors

Member of The Clarion-Ledger Top 40 list

WLOX-TV Pizza Hut Player of the Week selection as well as Sun-Herald Player of the Week

Rushed for 920 yards on 144 carries and scored 10 TDs, while catching 20 passes for 225 yards and one TD during senior season

Had 308 yards rushing on 28 carries against Bay St. Louis, earning Optimist Club Player of the Week honors

Started last two games of year at linebacker and defensive end, recording 18 tackles, three QB sacks, and one forced fumble

Long Beach competes in Class 5A as an Independent

As a junior, rushed for 1,107 yards on 168 carries and six TDs

Team played in 1998 Domino's Gridiron Bowl and 1999 Shrimp Bowl

As a senior, received Iron Man Award on team

Was selected as Most Outstanding Offensive Back junior and senior years

Coached by Sean Harden

Earned three letters in football and two in track

Won Sprinter Award in track.

Son of James "Jake" and Josephine Jacobs

Full name is Brandon Tremayne Jacobs

Born: November 3, 1982

Majoring in Journalism.