Experience
Steven Jacobs Jr is a multimedia sports journalist and reporter covering the NFL with a focus on the Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals for Heavy.com. He currently serves as an HS sports writer for The Washington Post and for Capital News Service, where he has covered the Interstate Athletic Conference baseball championship, and covered major stories, including an exclusive interview with Governor Wes Moore about the Washington Commanders' stadium. Steven produces digital coverage across platforms, including TikTok and Instagram reels.
A former collegiate football player and multi-sport varsity captain, Steven brings first-hand athletic insight and a commitment to honest, in-depth sports reporting.
His work blends advanced multimedia production with a deep passion for sports culture, making him a dynamic voice in today’s sports media landscape.
Steven is the founder and host of the Swaggy Sports Podcast and Swaggy Steve Media, delivering sports news and analysis across Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube since 2020.
Education
He received his master’s degree in journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, after earning a B.A. in Mass Communications from Towson University.
