The Green Bay Packers’ star running back is relatable. He loves a good home-cooked meal when he returns to his hometown to visit family and friends. Rather than having a favorite local spot, “the house” is his go-to, he said.

“It’s my favorite thing,” Jacobs said. “When I come down, we always bring the nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and things like that. We just have a good get-together. Those (are) memories that when I was younger, I always cherished. So, now that I’m in a position where I can host things, I try to always do that as much as I can.”

Jacobs also hosted a free youth football camp at the University of Tulsa on Saturday, giving back to the city that helped shape him into the person he is today. He’ll soon report to Green Bay for training camp for his seventh NFL season — but first, he wanted to not only give back, but “be present” for the kids who view him as their hometown hero.

The feel-like temperature was 97 degrees when the camp kicked off. Jacobs had to cut the sleeves off his T-shirt to deal with the heat. Nonetheless, he coached kids up, participated in drills and put smiles on so many faces.

His connection to the local youth was apparent during the first cycle of drills. As a camper got down in a three-point stance, prepping to hit a tackling dummy, Jacobs told the youngster, “I seen you here last year! Let’s see what you got!”

After a hard tackle, the kid received a high-five from Jacobs with a few words.

“I think it’s something (for) a lot of kids that don’t have a lot of hope or have their dreams and aspirations on their own,” Jacobs said about being involved. “I think it’s major for them to see it actually in real life.”

Jacobs, 27, is closing in on a feat not many NFL running backs have reached. With 6,874 career rushing yards, the Tulsan is approaching the 8,000-yard club, a mark only 54 players in NFL history have hit

But Jacobs wants to go beyond that. He wants to solidify a Hall of Fame resume.

“My goal is 10 (thousand rushing yards),” Jacobs said. “I feel like if I get 10, and I get like 100 touchdowns, then I’m kind of stamped in history. That’s what I’m going to try to do before I give it up.”

Gearing up for the 2025 season, Jacobs said he spent all of last week training at McLain High School — where he once starred — and donated some new gear to the team.

Jacobs has also been enjoying his free time in Tulsa with non-football activities. He recently went out and caught a 63-pound catfish.

When he’s back in Tulsa, Jacobs is just another hometown kid having fun. On Saturday, he participated in all the activities, and he even organized a few games of sharks and minnows with kid campers between football drills.

“I kind of just smile because I know how (these camps) will turn out,” said Chad Wiestling, Jacobs’ longtime agent. “… Sometimes I have to tell him to calm down. He’s coming out here and running around with the kids, and I’m like, ‘Josh, calm down. Do not get hurt (before the season).’”

Jacobs, who played college at Alabama, has cemented himself as one of the most productive running backs in the NFL — only former Alabama player Derrick Henry has more rushing yards since 2019.

Still, he’s home, and is present for the kids who look up to him.

The experience Jacobs provides makes the Tulsa Youth look forward to his camp each summer.

“He’s one of the best running backs in the league, and he’s hometown,” said Chane Meek, who’s attended each of the last two camps. “You’ve got to come back.”