Jacob Lacey
Encyclopedia
Jacob Lacey is an American football
cornerback
for the Indianapolis Colts
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football
at Oklahoma State
and high school football at Naaman Forest High School
.
. He is the son of James and Francine Lacey and has one older brother, James.
in Garland, Texas, in May 2005. While attending, Lacey played not only football, but varsity basketball as well. However, in his senior year, he decided to make football his main focus. Starting as the cornerback his sophomore year, the, then 5’10 155 lb Jacob, received the nickname “Mouse” Lacey and "The Field Mouse". Lacey also moved to quarterback to help his team “shake things up.” The star player finished his senior season rushing 1200 yards, scoring 14 touchdowns, and passing 650 yards. In 2004 he was named First-team all-district and the offensive MVP in District 11-5A. The player had offers from Oklahoma State University, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Jacob had a tough decision to make, and in turn took official visits to two Big Ten schools in a matter of only 48 hours. The then senior visited Madison, Wisconsin
, on Friday then departed for Iowa City on Saturday afternoon. However, after four visits to Kansas and a conversation with associate Raimond Pendleton, he decided Kansas was his spot. Unfortunately he later openly admitted that after an official visit to Oklahoma State, he was having some second thoughts.
, as an economics major. In his freshman year he played in ten games and started against Texas Tech
. Lacey finished his freshman year with 14 tackles. Two of his tackles took place during his collegiate debut against Montana State. In his sophomore year he started all thirteen games as cornerback and finished seventh on the team with 48 tackles. While in his junior year, Lacey had three interceptions against Texas in the biggest day of his college career.
Lacey was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and made the initial 53-man roster. Lacey had his first career interception and first touchdown on the same play. The play was made off of Marc Bulger
of the St. Louis Rams
and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown. At this time he also received his first celebration penalty. The player was fined $10,000 and 15 yards for sliding into the end zone and making an official’s safe signal. The following day the cornerback told reporters that the celebration was planned for when and if he scored. “If I would have known ahead of time, I probably wouldn’t have done it, but I didn’t l know. I’ll try to get into the end zone and spice it up again.” Within one week, the fine was rescinded. Lacey not only shares the field with players such as Peyton Manning
, Reggie Wayne
, Dwight Freeney
, Robert Mathis
, but also high school teammate Melvin Bullitt
. When asked why he signed with the Colts, Lacey answered, “I had a friend that I played high school football with who was already on the team... He took the same path as me as a free agent. So I knew they would give a free agent a good look, a good shot, a fair chance.” With a couple of Colts injuries early in the season, Lacey was able to start in a few games. Also, later, in Week 15 of the 2009-10 season, Lacey intercepted David Garrard
, sealing the victory to put the Colts at 14-0.
2010
Lacey appeared in 11 games, starting 7. His season highlight was a 44 yard interception return. He suffered an ankle injury mid-season and missed three games. He returned in in the week 9 loss to Philadelphia, establishing himself as a starter for the rest of the season.
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys football
The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as...
and high school football at Naaman Forest High School
Naaman Forest High School
Naaman Forest High School is a public secondary school located in Garland, Texas . Like most Texas high schools, Naaman Forest enrolls students in grades 9-12...
.
Personal life
Jacob Lacey was born on May 28, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, but was raised in Garland, TexasGarland, Texas
-Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May....
. He is the son of James and Francine Lacey and has one older brother, James.
High school
Lacey graduated from Naaman Forest High SchoolNaaman Forest High School
Naaman Forest High School is a public secondary school located in Garland, Texas . Like most Texas high schools, Naaman Forest enrolls students in grades 9-12...
in Garland, Texas, in May 2005. While attending, Lacey played not only football, but varsity basketball as well. However, in his senior year, he decided to make football his main focus. Starting as the cornerback his sophomore year, the, then 5’10 155 lb Jacob, received the nickname “Mouse” Lacey and "The Field Mouse". Lacey also moved to quarterback to help his team “shake things up.” The star player finished his senior season rushing 1200 yards, scoring 14 touchdowns, and passing 650 yards. In 2004 he was named First-team all-district and the offensive MVP in District 11-5A. The player had offers from Oklahoma State University, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Jacob had a tough decision to make, and in turn took official visits to two Big Ten schools in a matter of only 48 hours. The then senior visited Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
, on Friday then departed for Iowa City on Saturday afternoon. However, after four visits to Kansas and a conversation with associate Raimond Pendleton, he decided Kansas was his spot. Unfortunately he later openly admitted that after an official visit to Oklahoma State, he was having some second thoughts.
College
Jacob Lacey attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OklahomaStillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater is a city in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. 177 and State Highway 51. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 45,688. Stillwater is the principal city of the Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical...
, as an economics major. In his freshman year he played in ten games and started against Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Lacey finished his freshman year with 14 tackles. Two of his tackles took place during his collegiate debut against Montana State. In his sophomore year he started all thirteen games as cornerback and finished seventh on the team with 48 tackles. While in his junior year, Lacey had three interceptions against Texas in the biggest day of his college career.
Professional career (NFL)
2009Lacey was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and made the initial 53-man roster. Lacey had his first career interception and first touchdown on the same play. The play was made off of Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
of the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown. At this time he also received his first celebration penalty. The player was fined $10,000 and 15 yards for sliding into the end zone and making an official’s safe signal. The following day the cornerback told reporters that the celebration was planned for when and if he scored. “If I would have known ahead of time, I probably wouldn’t have done it, but I didn’t l know. I’ll try to get into the end zone and spice it up again.” Within one week, the fine was rescinded. Lacey not only shares the field with players such as Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...
, Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...
, Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Jason Freeney is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.-Early years:Freeney attended Bloomfield High School...
, Robert Mathis
Robert Mathis
Robert Nathan Mathis is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.-Early years:Mathis attended McNair High School in Atlanta, Georgia....
, but also high school teammate Melvin Bullitt
Melvin Bullitt
Melvin Terry Bullitt is an American football defensive back for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.-Early years:...
. When asked why he signed with the Colts, Lacey answered, “I had a friend that I played high school football with who was already on the team... He took the same path as me as a free agent. So I knew they would give a free agent a good look, a good shot, a fair chance.” With a couple of Colts injuries early in the season, Lacey was able to start in a few games. Also, later, in Week 15 of the 2009-10 season, Lacey intercepted David Garrard
David Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
, sealing the victory to put the Colts at 14-0.
2010
Lacey appeared in 11 games, starting 7. His season highlight was a 44 yard interception return. He suffered an ankle injury mid-season and missed three games. He returned in in the week 9 loss to Philadelphia, establishing himself as a starter for the rest of the season.
.
External links
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
- http://newsok.com/jacob-lacey/article/3419161?custom_click=rss
- http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jacob-Lacey-30314
- http://www.indy.com/posts/joyful-journey-for-melvin-bullitt-and-jacob-lacey