Former BYU Corner Jakob Robinson Inks Free Agent Deal With 49ers
Apr 26, 2025, 6:45 PM | Updated: Apr 28, 2025, 2:41 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – The San Francisco 49ers struck quickly after the draft, reaching an agreement with former BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson on an undrafted free agent contract.
The deal was first reported on April 26, 2025.
Congrats Jakob!! @jakobrobinson87 ➡️ @49ers pic.twitter.com/ca1ECUW0fo
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) April 26, 2025
Robinson finished the 2025 season with five pass breakups, eight passes defended, and three interceptions. He added 43 tackles, including five stops behind the line of scrimmage.
About Jakob Robinson
Robinson played his prep football with the Orem Tigers, joining Utah State after being rated by 247Sports.com as a three-star prospect and the 20th overall recruit from the state of Utah. He was a member of the Tigers’ third-consecutive state championship team in 2019. Robinson also played basketball and was a member of the track & field team.
The 5’11, corner played in four games for Utah State in 2020. He finished with eight tackles, earning Academic All-Mountain West. He transferred to BYU following his freshman season.
The 49ers have signed BYU CB Jakob Robinson as a UDFA, per @BYUfootball.
H/T @49ers_Access #49ers #FTTB pic.twitter.com/bOGR75Ot7E
— 49ermedia (@49ermedia) April 27, 2025
In his first season with BYU in 2021, he tied for the team lead in interceptions with three. Robinson posted 51 tackles (34 solo tackles), 1.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, and an interception in 2022.
The former Tiger continued his development in 2023, being named a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist and a two-time Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. Robinson had a career year, finishing with 59 tackles and four interceptions, both of which were personal bests.
Jakob Robinson at Big 12 Pro Day
Height: 5’11
Weight: 181 lbs.
40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds (unofficial)
Vertical Jump: 38.5″
Broad Jump: 10′ 5″
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