UC Davis Athletics

PRIOR TO UC DAVIS: Spent two seasons at George Washington ... Did not appear in a match in 2024 while recovering from ACL and meniscus surgery ... Returned in 2025 to make 15 appearances with 13 starts and log 1,153 minutes on defense ... Played the full 90 minutes in 11 matches and attempted three shots ... Earned academic honor roll recognition.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego in 2024 ... Honor roll student who developed primarily through club soccer.

CLUB: Played four years for Albion SC in San Diego and captained his team from 2022-24 ... Won a Manchester City Cup title in 2021 and qualified for MLS NEXT Cup postseason play in 2021 and 2022 ... Named to the IMG Tournament All-Star Team in 2023.

PERSONAL: Goes by Jake ... Son of Heather and Scott Hobbs ... Has an older brother, Tyler ... His grandfather, Joseph Willing, competed collegiately at Michigan State ... Intends to major in economics and pursue a career in investment banking ... Counts his recovery from ACL and meniscus surgery among his proudest accomplishments ... An avid surfer ... Chose UC Davis because of the players, coaching staff, program's Mountain West ambitions and opportunity to return to California.