| # | 07 |
|---|---|
| Name | Jakeb Sullivan |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | QB1 |
| Height | 185cm |
| Weight | 88kg |
| Current Team | Berlin Thunder |
| Past Teams | Berlin Thunder, Frankfurt Galaxy |
| Leagues | European League of Football |
| Seasons | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 31 |
Jakeb Sullivan, born on July 1, 1994 in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a successful American football quarterback. With a height of 1.85 m and a weight of 88 kg, he has made a name for himself in various top European leagues. His career began at St. Thomas More High School, where he was active in four sports. He later played college football at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and set numerous school records.
In 2019, Sullivan moved to the Marburg Mercenaries in the German Football League and led the team to the playoffs. In 2020, he signed with the Vienna Vikings in the Austrian Football League, but was unable to play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, he joined the Frankfurt Galaxy in the European League of Football and led the team to its first ELF title. He was named MVP of the Championship Game and won the Offensive Player of the Year Award.
After being released by the Galaxy in November 2023, Sullivan signed with the Berlin Thunder for the 2024 season. In addition to his athletic successes, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Sullivan is known for his leadership qualities and his ability to lead teams to great success.
Achievements
- ELF Champion (2021)
- ELF Bowl MVP (2021)
- ELF Offensive Player of the Year (2021)
- Division II Quarterback Of The Year (2018)
- Div II leader in total offense, passing yards per game & points responsible for per game (2018)
- Harlon Hill Nominee (2018)
- 1st Team All Conference (2018)
- HM All American (2018)
- 2nd Team All Conference QB (2017)
- 2nd Team All Conference QB (2016)
- 17 South Dakota School of Mines records (2015-2018)
- GFL Allstar Team (2019)
- Statistical passing leader (2019)
- European Player of the Year (2019)
- Divisional Championship playoff-game MVP (2021)
- ELF Allstar game (2021)
- 2025: Top 100 graded players (Season 2024) #68
Previous stations
- St. Thomas More High School Cavaliers (2009-2012)
- Northern State Wolves (2013)
- South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (2014-2018)
- Marburg Mercenaries (2019)
- Vienna Vikings (2020)
- Frankfurt Galaxy (2021-2023)
- Berlin Thunder (2024-today)
Education and profession
Professional background and training:
Sullivan graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. During his time at SDSM&T, he set 17 new school records and was twice named to the All-RMCS team. He led all of NCAA Division II with an average of 325.1 yards per game. He completed a total of 293 passes for 3,576 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was named to the Don Hansen All-American Team.
Other
Family background: Jakeb Sullivan was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Milton and Lorrie Sullivan. He is the oldest of five children. His father Milton is the principal and head coach of the football team at St. Thomas More High School. Jakeb grew up in an athletic environment and was surrounded by athletics at a young age
