Josh Jacobs has only one child, a son named Braxton, who was born in 2016. There are, however, several rumors alleging that the NFL star has multiple children, but he has denied them.
One speculation is that Josh Jacobs has eight children, with the ninth one on the way. Another version of the rumors says he has four children with different women, but all these seem to be fabricated. Josh is not perturbed and is more focused on taking his career to greater heights rather than putting his personal life on public display.
Josh Jacobs Has Only One Child – A Son Named Braxton
As of the time of writing this piece, Josh Jacobs has only fathered one child known to the public, a son named Braxton Jacobs. The identity of the boy’s mother has remained a mystery to the public. It is also not known exactly when the boy was born. For the most part, Josh Jacobs keeps his private life private and hardly talks about his personal life.
Thus, the existence of his son was not even known until recently. Braxton came to the limelight early in January 2023 when he literally saved his grandfather’s life. As the story goes, Marty, Josh’s father, was in pain when six-year-old Braxton saw him and sensed danger. The little boy called 911, and it turned out that old Marty needed urgent medical attention.
Josh’s father later had an emergency heart surgery in Oklahoma that saved his life. He watched his son during the Raiders’ season finale against the Chiefs while hospitalized in intensive care. Josh Jacobs played the match with the word ‘Pops’ written under his eye to pay tribute to his father.
How Josh Jacobs Reacted to Rumors about him having Eight Children
Towards the end of 2021, Josh Jacobs became a victim of trolls who circulated false information about him fathering eight children with eight different women with a ninth baby on the way. The American football running back was said to be busy making more babies than he could take care of, considering the status of his career.
The news circulated via several blogs and social media platforms, including Black Sports Online. An Instagram post on Wags Unfiltered went ahead to name a few of the alleged baby mamas, including @jusfreeyurmind, @taylorsemone, @dess.tanii, @allienyx, @ogchelsss, and @summerrxo. However, the posts didn’t have enough evidence to prove that the football player actually has eight children, and Josh himself did not find the rumors funny.
Josh Jacobs has never been one to engage in social media banter by responding to rumors about him, but he made an exception with this one. Though he didn’t directly refute the claims, his tweet at the time pointed to the fact that he finds the rumors disgusting. Taking to Twitter, he tweeted about clout chasers and how people will say anything just for some clicks and likes. His other tweet also said, “Lawyers about to have a field day with this one” suggesting that he might take legal action on the matter.
Lawyers abt to have a field day with this one 😂
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) December 7, 2021
Inside Josh Jacobs’ Family Heritage
Josh Jacobs is from a family that has mixed Filipino and caucasian ethnicities. His family background is made up of his parents, Lachelle and Marty, two brothers, Isaiah and Christopher, and a sister, Shaleya. His parents have been separated since 2006, and his father got custody of Josh and his siblings at the time.
Josh is not the only athlete in the family, as his younger brother, Isaiah, is a running back for the Maryland Terrapins. His other brother, Christopher, is the oldest and was born during their parents’ previous relationship. Josh’s sister, Shaleya Renne Jacobs, is married to David Renne.
FAQs
How Many Kids Does Josh Jacobs Have?
Josh Jacobs has only one kid, a son named Braxton. There has been a rumor that he has as many as eight children with a ninth on the way, but this is false.
Who is Josh Jacobs’ Wife?
Josh Jacobs does not have a wife as he has never been married, but he is rumored to be dating Hazel E, pop-rapper and reality TV star.
Who is the Mother of Josh Jacobs’ Son?
The mother of Josh Jacobs’ son is Janee Brown, his ex-girlfriend. Janee is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, just like Josh, and that was how they met and started dating.