The San Antonio Brahmas released defensive tackle Jacob Sykes on Tuesday as he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jacob Sykes is six foot three and weighs 282 pounds. The 25-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, re-signed with the Brahmas on August 24, 2024. In 2025, he made 19 tackles (6 solos, 13 assists), two tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 10 games.
The Seattle Seahawks signed Sykes as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists), one pass breakup, and one quarterback hit in three preseason games.
The San Antonio Brahmas signed Sykes on February 7, 2024. In 2024, Sykes made 11 tackles (4 solos, 7 assists), 2 tackles for loss, and one sack in 7 games. In the 2024 UFL playoffs, Sykes made 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) and one tackle for loss.
Collegiately, Sykes played four seasons at Harvard (2018-21) with 69 tackles (25 solos, 44 assists), 14.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two blocked punts in 28 games for the Crimson. He was named First Team All-Ivy League.
Then, Sykes transferred to UCLA in 2022 with 29 tackles (14 solos, 15 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, and one sack in 13 games for the Bruins.
