Interview with New Orleans Saints Running Back Jacob Kibodi

Erik Trosclair • May 1, 2024

Lets get into it!

I was able to catch up with former Ragin Cajun and current New Orleans Saints running back Jacob Kibodi.


Talk to us about your recruitment process, you had some pretty big offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Purdue, and Texas A&M


Jacob: Yea man I had like 20+ offers out of high school and ultimately chose to go to Texas A&M because I was the only running back in the class and also it wasn't too far from home.


Talk to us about your time at Texas A&M, you spend 3 years there, you see some action and even get into the end zone a few times.


Jacob: I enjoyed my time at A&M, I had some great moments there and by being there I elevated as a player.


Talk us through the transfer portal process, how was that for you?


Jacob: The transfer portal was not the best experience for me. The NCAA didn't have the immediate eligibility rules in place, so I had power 5 schools hitting me up but because I didn't graduate at the time I had to transfer down to be eligible to play.


Talk to us about your time at UL, you bet on yourself and you decide to walk on then you end up receiving a full scholarship.


Jacob: My time at UL was amazing, looking back at everything that I overcame I'm able to see how God was using that situation to make me better. It was a humbling experience going from a guy who had 20+ offers out of high school to then taking out loans to pay my way through school. Walking on is definitely one of the hardest challenges I've faced. Anybody who walks on I have the upmost respect for because I know the struggle, there was plenty of nights I felt like my stomach was surviving off nothing but ramen noodles and to come out on the other side and earn a scholarship is definitely a blessing.


Now talk to us about this past season, you gain over 800 yards from scrimmage and find the end zone 8 times.


Jacob: This past season was fun, I was able to perform and make plays and just enjoy my last college season with my teammates. I think I had a solid season but I'm not satisfied. I feel like there is so much more that I feel like I can do on the field.


Tell us what it was like preparing for the NFL. You play in the East West Shrine Game, just talk to us about this process.


Jacob: Preparing for the NFL has been great, training comes with its ups and downs but when you learn to love the process you realize that the down moments are necessary, and it makes the high moments 100 times better. The shrine bowl was amazing, I was able to get in and have a good showing in the game. I'm thankful that Erik Galko allowed me to be apart of such a prestigious bowl. The process was fun, just competing with other guys who are in the same position as you and being around like minded dudes definitely made things a great experience.


You're from Louisiana, what was it like getting the call from the New Orleans Saints?


Jacob: Gettin the call from the Saints was a dream come true! This is my favorite team. Reggie Bush is my favorite running back and being from Baton Rouge man, I was able to go to a couple games as a kid and that's still one of my favorite childhood memories.


Who was your favorite running back growing up?


Jacob: Reggie Bush


Plug your social media accounts tell everyone where they can find you.


Instagram and Twitter - Jacobkibodi


Thank you for doing this Jacob!


Jacob: Man I appreciate y'all this was fun!


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