Jacobi Oliphant

Pronounced juh-KO-be OH-leh-FONT A freshman out of Missouri who took a redshirt his first year on campus in 2024. 2024: Redshirt ... Played five snaps against Texas Tech and recorded one solo tackle ... Named the OSU defense practice player of the week against Kansas State and the special teams co-practice player of the week against TCU. High School: Played for coach Adam Cruz at St. Louis University High School … Played cornerback and returned kicks during his senior season … Finished senior season with 86 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 2.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two kick-return touchdowns … Earned first team all-conference honors as a cornerback and kick-returner after senior campaign … Recorded 51 tackles and four interceptions during junior season … Was named all-conference second teamer as a cornerback after his junior season … Made five catches for 105 yards, one rush for 17 yards, a13 kickoff returns for 411 yards with two touchdowns, 211 tackles, four sacks, five fumble recoveries and five interceptions with one pick six in his high school career … Also ran track at St. Louis University High School, earning eight all-state honors … Ranked as the No. 27 player in the state of Missouri ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Boston College, Wyoming, UConn, Ohio, Colorado State, Miami (OH), Arkansas State, Missouri State, Ball State and others. Personal: Son of Jacobi Sr. and Keaunna Oliphant … Grandfather, Kevin Hagens, played football for Drake and Missouri … Studies physical therapy.