Jacob De Jesus

De Jesus attended Manteca High School in Manteca, California. As a junior, he was named co-Offensive Player of the Year of the Valley Oak League.^[1] After receiving no football scholarship offers following his high school career, De Jesus enrolled at Modesto Junior College.^[2]

As a freshman, De Jesus totaled 1,243 all-purpose yards and two receiving touchdowns.^[2] During his sophomore year, he hauled in 64 catches for 914 yards and five touchdowns, before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.^[3] In his first season at UNLV, De Jesus made an instant impact, establishing himself as the team's primary return specialist.^[4] He finished the 2023 season leading the nation in total return yards with 1,079, while also catching 60 passes for 606 yards and two touchdowns.^[5] In the 2024 LA Bowl, De Jesus totaled 142 all-purpose yards and a touchdown, being named the game's offensive MVP.^[6] Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, he announced his decision to transfer to the University of California, Berkeley.^[7] During the 2025 season, De Jesus hauled in 108 receptions, establishing the school record for single season receptions.^[8] At the conclusion of the season, he was named first-team All-ACC.^[9]