One of the biggest revelations of the Seattle Seahawks 2024 season so far has been the recent emergence of Cornerback Josh Jobe. Jobe, an undrafted free agent defensive back out of Alabama in 2022, initially joined the Seahawks' practice squad in late August. Since then, he has maximized his opportunities to play meaningful snaps.
Injuries to Tre Brown and Riq Woolen catapulted Jobe into the starting lineup for a blowout Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Jobe's play gave him another chance against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. He became the first player to intercept superstar quarterback Josh Allen this season after convincing head coach Mike Macdonald to promote him to full-time boundary starter alongside Woolen, which relegated Brown to the league's bench.
Jobe was outstanding in Sunday's decisive 20-17 Week 11 win over the San Francisco 49ers. In fact, according to Next Gen Stats, Jobe has yet to play a game where more than 1.6 yards per target was allowed. As Corbin K. Smith pointed out on social media, this advanced metric suggests that his coverage was tight even on completed throws his way.
According to NFL Next Gen, Josh Jobe has yet to play a game with more than 1.6 yards per reception .
In other words, even when throws are made at him, his coverage is tight.
– Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL)
Professional football focus praised Jobe for allowing just two receptions for 17 yards against the 49ers. In a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9, the former Crimson Tide player had just one catch on four targets for 16 yards. Jobe has yet to allow a touchdown in coverage this season.
Jobe also had a total of three pass breakups. Opposing quarterbacks see a passer rating of just 54.4 when targeting him in coverage. Finding quality starters in unlikely places helps propel NFL rosters forward. The Seahawks have found an absolute gem in Jobe.