Josh Jacobs, the dynamic running back for the Green Bay Packers, has quickly become a household name in the NFL. While his impressive stats and thrilling plays on the field have earned him a reputation as one of the league’s top players, few know much about his personal life, particularly when it comes to his family.

As a private individual, Jacobs keeps his relationships and family life out of the spotlight, leaving many to wonder: how many kids he has? Well, there already has been a bit of controversy about that. Here, we will clear every confusion giving fans the details of Jacobs’ family life.

How many children does Josh Jacobs have?

According to the latest evidence, Josh Jacobs is the father of just one confirmed child named Braxton, despite the many rumors regarding the number of children in his life. Janee Brown, the mother of the child, who Jacobs met in his hometown Tulsa, Oklahoma, spoke with KJRH 2 Oklahoma in 2019 following the Raiders’ 24th overall draft selection of Jacobs while holding Braxton in her arms.

“He goes after what he wants,” she said about Jacobs. “He’s very strong. He’s very independent. He’s different. When you meet him, you’ll feel the vibe. You know he’s different. You know he’ll go after what he wants, and he’s gonna get things done.” 

Then, Brown questioned Braxton, gesturing to a poster of Jacobs during his playing career at the University of Alabama.

“And who is this back here?” she asked. Braxton immediately recognized Jacobs as his father. In addition, he also showed his affection for his father, his excitement for watching him play, and his superior speed.However, there is a story that quite makes Jacobs talk about his only child. In January 2023, a 6-year-old Braxton dialed 911 after seeing his grandfather in pain. Following emergency cardiac surgery, Marty Jacobs’ life was spared by his instincts. Josh wrote about the bond between his father and son after this incident. “My son and my dad are like best friends,” Jacobs said.“You see one, you always see the other. I’m just happy he’s really smart enough to understand what was going on in that situation. It was rough for me trying to explain to him what happened and stuff like that. I told him I’m proud of him.” He further added, “My pops said he’s his hero.”

However, there has been a controversy about the number of children Josh Jacobs has.

The controversy about Josh Jacobs’ number of children

There have been false reports regarding Josh Jacobs’s child count. A report from BlackSportsOnline once stated that the Packers’ RB has eight children with eight different women. Additionally, the 2021 article’s source stated that Jacobs was expecting her ninth child. The former standout for Alabama responded to the article on Twitter, writing, “Lawyers abt to have a field day with this one 😂”