Isaiah Jacobs isn’t a stranger to Tuscaloosa.

The three-star running back in the class of 2020 is after all the younger brother of now former Crimson Tide star ball carrier Josh Jacobs.

His return visit to the Capstone this past weekend was, however, a new experience.

“It was pretty exciting … pretty amazing,” Jacobs told BamaOnLine. “I’ve been up there a couple times for games, because of my brother I’ve been up there on his official visit, but that was a long time ago. So me being able to do it in my shoes is pretty exciting.”

Unlike his older brother, colleges have taken notice of the Owasso (Okla.) product early on. Nine programs have already pulled the trigger on an offer for the 5-foot-10, 195-pounder.

Alabama has not yet officially joined the mix for Jacobs, but that’s not to say the interest isn’t there.

“[Nick Saban] was telling me they are recruiting me hard and that they’re trying to find every possible way to recruit me,” Jacobs said.

The nation’s No. 61 running back, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings, says all Saban wants to see are better times on his 40 and his agility testing this spring and/or summer.

“He said that’s the only thing stopping them,” Jacobs said of his testing numbers. “He said for me to come to their camp or that they’ll also be down here this spring to see me. He said all I gotta do is show them and they’re going to offer me.”

Should the Tide offer later this year, Alabama would join programs like Arkansas, Iowa State, Maryland and Ole Miss that have already joined the race.

“It wouldn’t necessarily seal the deal, but it would be very high, most definitely,” Jacobs said of where the Tide would sit should it offer.

The rising senior has a pretty good mentor when it comes to recruiting and talking football. He and his older brother try to stay away from the subject when possible, though.

“We try to avoid football, but when we do talk football, he just gives me the best advice,” Jacobs said. “He wants me to do what’s best for me. He’ll give me his opinion, but at the end of the day he’s going to let me decide. He was just saying how Bama is a 365-day grind. He was telling me like if you want that then this is the perfect place for you, but to always weigh your options.”

Jacobs may return to Tuscaloosa this Saturday for A-Day, but is also considering visits to Nebraska or Oklahoma.

The three-star back is rated the No. 850 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Last season, Jacobs rushed for 1,024 yards and nine touchdowns.