Nick Jacobs

Kansas City

Sports Producer and Content Coordinator at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Emmy winning Sports Producer at @KSHB41 . Co-Host of @41IsTheMic . @OPHSAlumni @UCM_Alum . Previous 13 at Metro Sports. Member of @PFWAwriters . #Chiefs

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Nick Jacobs' only and final first-round NFL mock draft: A premium on pass rusher

3 weeks ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This is my first and only attempt at predicting the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The strengths and weaknesses of the class are well documented. Pass rushers will likely go early because of the Philadelphia Eagles' performance in the Super Bowl. Overall, the draft lacks at the quarterback and offensive tackle spots. It is arguably at its best with running backs and cornerbacks in later rounds. There are no trades in this mock draft.
Nick Jacobs delivers final Chiefs mock draft fueled by speed, power and championship DNA

3 weeks ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This is my second and final Chiefs 7-round mock draft. This one will attempt to go for accuracy. Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach is in a tough spot. The team is picking on the back end of most rounds. Outside of an extra 3rd round pick or the extra 4th round pick in 2026, they lack a ton of trade capital to move up freely without burning a pick on a much-needed depth player.
Did Nick Jacobs just predict the next Chiefs dynasty piece? 7-round mock draft inside

3 weeks ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is draft season in the NFL, with the 2025 edition of the NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday, April 24. The Kansas City Chiefs currently have eight picks and some positions that will likely need attention. This mock draft will not include any trades. The premise in this one is what I would do in the shoes of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach. Later, I will do one attempting to predict what the Chiefs will do.
Nick Jacobs' 9th annual best fits draft board highlights ideal Chiefs prospects

4 weeks ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This is my ninth year of putting together the best fits board ahead of the NFL Draft. The purpose of the board is to make a one-stop shop for the players who likely fit the Chiefs' front office's athletic ability or traits. This board can also be used in the years ahead for potential waiver claims or free agency additions.
VIDEO | 41 is the Mic Chiefs podcast interviews potential 2025 NFL Draft picks

1 month ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the 2025 NFL Draft less than a month away, 41 is the Mic Chiefs podcast hosts Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest and Nick Jacobs of KSHB 41 Sports are talking with potential draft picks. Listen as prospects join Derrick and Jacobs to discuss preparing for this year's draft and the journey to get to the next level. —March 18 | Jaylin Noel is a former standout wide receiver at Park Hill High School and Iowa State.
Kansas Jayhawks to face Arkansas Razorbacks in West region

1 month ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in unfamiliar territory this year as the seventh seed in the West region. KU is set to take on the 10th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday in Providence, Rhode Island. We're in. pic.twitter.com/xxYqd78gTH— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) March 16, 2025 The seventh seed is Kansas’ lowest seed under head coach Bill Self and the program’s lowest seed since 1999-2000 under previous head coach Roy Williams.
Missouri returns to NCAA Tournament for 2nd time under Dennis Gates

1 month ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs |Rogelio Solis

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Tigers are back in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons of the Dennis Gates era. The sixth-seeded Tigers are headed to Wichita in the West Region to take on the 11th-seeded Drake Bulldogs. Missouri is fresh off a 95-81 loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. The team was without junior guard Mark Mitchell, who left the second half of the Tigers' 85-73 win over Mississippi State. Mitchell was announced to have a right knee injury.
Nick Jacobs’ team needs for Chiefs free agency, draft in 2025

2 months ago | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs head into the 2025 season fresh off a Super Bowl LIX loss with positions that will need attention. These are ranked by immediate need to compete in 2025, needs for replenishing the roster in the 2026 season and long-term luxuries for 2027. Some of this will likely be addressed in free agency, while another part won’t take place until the NFL draft.
Nick Jacobs' playoff predictions: Can the Chiefs complete the Chiefecta?

Sep 5, 2024 | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs |Marcio Sanchez

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — I typically write a game by game prediction once the schedule comes out. You can find that here . This article is dedicated to who makes the playoffs, conference championships and Super Bowl winner. AFC1. Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)The story line all season long will be about if the Chiefs are able to three-peat. The Chiefs are a team who knows how to win when it matters the most.
Nick Jacobs' Chiefs final 53-man roster analysis

Aug 28, 2024 | kshb.com | Nick Jacobs |Reed Hoffmann

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs locked in the first 53-man roster of the season on Tuesday afternoon. Here is a look at how the roster numbers worked out. Quarterback (2): Patrick Mahomes and Carson WentzAnalysis: The practice has created flexibility for teams to carry their third quarterback on the practice squad with six vested veteran options. That allows teams to pull the quarterback up in case of injury but not burn a spot for a player that is continuing to developing.