Jakob Deshields
2024: 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. Before KWC: 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. Personal/High School: 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.
- TransferredPortal · 1/18/24, 10:13 AMJakob Deshields (P) officially transferred from William Jewell College to Kentucky Wesleyan College
- Transferred2024Jakob Deshields (P) officially transferred from William Jewell College to Kentucky Wesleyan College
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | TB | IN20 | 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 3 | 0 | -- | Med. | 23 | 897 | 39.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 11 | 0 | -- | Med. | 54 | 2,116 | 39.2 | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 2024 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 11 | 0 | -- | Low | 44 | 1,653 | 37.6 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2023 |  William Jewell College | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 0 | -- | Med. | 123 | 4,726 | 38.4 | 5 | 31 | 8 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 9, 2026