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Jacob Cowing

WR

Drafted 135th overall in the 4th round of the 2024 draft, Jacob Cowing arrived from Arizona; Texas-El Paso. Now with SF, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5 catches for 89 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 170#

College

Arizona; Texas-El Paso

Draft

Rd 4, 135th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
30.8

7th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-1.40
Hands×0.1-0.55
Volume×0.12-0.69
Total EPA×0.22-1.03
EPA/target×0.3-1.20
Yards/target×0.12-0.90

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed79▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility23▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size6▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands10▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat70▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability46▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share3▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share10▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency9▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume34▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SF30.86219
2024SF48.9157480

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jacob Cowing has played in 21 regular-season games, all with SF.

He has rushed for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 89 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with SF: 80 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR—43.2
Week 2MIA—42.9
Week 3ARI—38.9
Week 4DEN2 rush yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 5SEA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD33
Week 6WAS—42.8

Jacob Cowing — common questions

What position does Jacob Cowing play?
Jacob Cowing is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jacob Cowing played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jacob Cowing has played for SF (2024–2026).
Where did Jacob Cowing go to college?
Jacob Cowing played college football at Arizona; Texas-El Paso.
When was Jacob Cowing drafted?
Jacob Cowing was selected in round 4, 135th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jacob Cowing scored?
Jacob Cowing has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jacob Cowing's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jacob Cowing rated 30.8 for 2026, the 7th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2024