Player: Josh Jacobs
Drafted By: New Jersey Devils (41st overall)
Position: Defenseman
Final Central Scouting Ranking: No. 43 North American skater
Height/Weight: 6'2", 193 lbs
DOB: February 15, 1996 (18 years old)
Most Recent Affiliation: USHL, Indiana Ice
Background
Josh Jacobs is a big defenseman with a smooth skating stride, and that makes him a valuable commodity in this year's draft. He scored five goals and had 18 assists for the Indianapolis Ice this season and had a plus-36 rating, which was fifth in the USHL. Jacobs uses his size to his advantage, and he can knock opponents off the puck.
Full Scouting Report
In addition to being a big man at age 18, Jacobs has the frame to get even bigger. That should make him even more of a physical presence as he gets older.
Jacobs has some good fundamental skills. He plays angles well when he is defending, and once he gets possession of the puck, he makes an excellent first pass up t ...
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Article written by Steve Silverman
Josh Jacobs: Prospect Profile for New Jersey Devils’ 2nd-Round Pick
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