Jacob Alsadek


Jacob Alsadek is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Arizona, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

College career

Alsadek attended the University of Arizona, where he played on the Arizona Wildcats football team from 2013 to 2017 starting for four years at right guard. Alsadek played in all but four games throughout his career and started a total of 46 games for the Wildcats. Coming in at one of the most technical positions in a zone blocking system and owning that spot in itself is impressive. But he was also a leader on the field. Voted as one of four team captains his redshirt senior year, Alsadek noted he wasn’t much of a “rah rah” type of guy, but leads by example and the way he carries himself on and off the field. During Alsadek's redshirt Freshmen year in 2014 he was awarded Freshmen All-American honors by USA Today. In 2017 according to, Pro Football Focus, Alsadek received first team all Pac-12 honors and an 86.4 grade, making him the fourth-best lineman and best right guard in the Pac-12. He earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention as a senior in 2017 by the Pac-12 Committee. In 2017 Athlon Sports also named Alsadek to their First Team all Pac-12. Alsadek in 2017 led and anchored an Offensive Line that led the Pac-12 and was ranked third nationally in the regular season with 309.3 rushing yards per game. Arizona allowed fewest sacks of any Pac-12 team in regular season. Wildcats rushed for at least 152 yards in all 12 games, including 10 performances with 200-plus yards, seven over 300 yards, four over 400 yards and a school-record 534 yards against Oregon State. Alsadek was named the team’s Hard Edge Player of the Week in Arizona’s victory at Colorado. In 2016 Alsadek and the Wildcats Offensive Line was the conference’s top rushing offense … Started at right guard in Territorial Cup when UA produced three 100-yard rushers for the second time in school history and set a new program record with 511 yards on the ground … Offense rushed for at least 115 yards in all 12 contests and topped 200 yards on seven occasions … Named team’s Hard Edge Player of the Week for his effort in Utah game. In 2015 Alsadek and the Wildcats Offensive Line paved the way for 494.9 yards per game, including 222.3 yards on the ground. In 2014 Alsadek was awarded USA Today Freshman All-American. A member of the offensive line that blocked for the Wildcats to average 463.6 yards of offense per game and 34.5 points per gameRunning back Nick Wilson and quarterback Anu Solomon set school freshman records in their respective categories.

Professional career

East West Shrine Game

Alsadek participated in the 2018 East West Shrine Game and was considered to be one of the top performers starting at right guard. "Alsadek understands how to redirect pass rushers. He has good balance and bends well and does a good job of getting to the next level."

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Alsadek signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 4, 2018. He was released on May 30, 2018.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 14, 2018, Alsadek signed as a center to the Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Hotshots

In 2018, Alsadek signed with the Arizona Hotshots for the 2019 season, but did not make the final roster.