Jacob Epps enters his first year as the Assistant Director of Recruiting and Alumni Engagement during the 2026-27 year.
A defensive back and wide receiver for Oberlin, Epps was heavily involved in all aspects of the community, from football all the way to the greater campus community. During each of the four years Oberlin football teamed up with Go4theGoal, Epps was a top fundraiser, helping the organization to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer in Northeast Ohio. Helping with the recruiting efforts prior to graduation, Epps hosted seven recruits who since then have committed to Oberlin and contributed to the program.
Beyond the football team, Epps was a member of the Black Student-Athlete Group (BSAG) and a BSAG liaison for Oberlin's Black Student Union ABUSUA. In the spring of his sophomore year, Epps received the Newton Award, awarded to a member of BSAG for their involvement, commitment to the group, outreach, and recruitment. During his junior year, the Chicago native was the Co-Chair of BSAG, helping lead all of the group's initiatives and programming. During his time, he was also an athletics representative for the Oberlin College Student Senate. Outside of Oberlin, Epps has also held a managerial position for LA Fitness and has experience as a Human Resources Intern.
A four-year member of the football team and a two-year member of the baseball team during his sophomore and junior years, Epps graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin in May 2026. A member of the first Communications and Media graduating class, Epps also majored in Sociology with a minor in Africana Studies.
