Jacob Cowing is a Vertical Threat WR for UTEP. Jacob's 2021 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 70 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @New Mexico State | W30-3 | -24.2 | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 1 | 72 | 2.82 |
| 1 | vsBethune-Cookman | W38-28 | — | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 17 | 2.82 |
| 2 | @Boise State | L13-54 | 9.4 | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 1 | 48 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 2 · Rec Yds 24 · Avg 12.0 · Rec TD 0
| 1.64 |
| 4 | vsNew Mexico | W20-13 | -18.6 | 7 | 174 | 24.9 | 1 | 57 | 2.13 |
| 5 | vsOld Dominion | W28-21 | -7.4 | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 0 | 51 | — |
| 6 | @Southern Miss | W26-13 | -14.2 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 16 | 1.79 |
| 7 | vsLouisiana Tech | W19-3 | -11.6 | 9 | 166 | 18.4 | 0 | 57 | 1.40 |
| 9 | @Florida Atlantic | L25-28 | -5.2 | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 10 | vsUTSA | L23-44 | 6.5 | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | 31 | 0.98 |
| 11 | @North Texas | L17-20 | -6.5 | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 1 | 76 | 2.74 |
| 12 | vsRice | W38-28 | -22.9 | 11 | 170 | 15.5 | 1 | 32 | 1.48 |
| 13 | @UAB | L25-42 | 9.1 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 30 | 0.46 |
| 1 | vsFresno State | L24-31 | 10.8 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | -0.22 |
