Updated August 15, 2026
Jacob Saylors (born March 8, 2000) is the running back for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 25. He played college football at East Tennessee State. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2025. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: running back (RB)
- Number: 25
- Born: March 8, 2000
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 195 lb
- College: East Tennessee State
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2025)
Jacob Saylors played 11 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, rushing 11 yards on 2 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Att | Rush Yds | RuTD | Rec | Rec Yds | ReTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1 million, $1 million per year, and $0 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
