Jake played college football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he was a placekicker. He briefly played in the NFL, spending part of the 2001 season with the Buffalo Bills and previously being part of the Atlanta Falcons' roster as a backup to legendary kicker Morten Andersen. After his playing career, Jake transitioned into sports management and has been involved in various roles, including serving as the chief sports agent for the Talent Concierge Artists Agency as of March 2023. He is known for his deep connection to football, having grown up in a football-centric environment due to his father's career in the NFL.