Jakob DeShields

Appeared in all 11 games as a redshirt junior... registered one of the best punting seasons in KWC history with 54 punts for 2116 yards, an average of 39.20 (6th in school history)... added four punts of 50+ yards and 14 punts inside the 20... now sits in first in KWC history in career average yards per punt at 38.50... also set the school record for longest punt with a 78-yard bomb in season finale versus Thomas More. Recorded 1655 yards on 44 punts as a redshirt sophomore... averaged 37.6 yards per punt... finished the season fourth in career history in punt average at Kentucky Wesleyan... named to the Dean's List both semesters. Spent two seasons at William Jewell College... tallied two punts for 30 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2023... did not appear in a game as a true freshman before redshirting in 2022... named to the Dean's List twice at WJC. Fitness and sports management major... Exercise science minor... 2x All-Region punter, 1x All-Region kicker, holds the school record for longest punt at 65 yards, and was named to the All-Star Senior Team at Arlington HS... earned Honor Roll recognition... son of Richard and Shannon DeShields... two siblings, Cooper and Shelby.