Jake Rajala

Jake Rajala is an accomplished writing professional with a diverse background in sports journalism and communication. Currently serving as a Contributing Writer for both SB Nation and FanSided since July 2020, Rajala previously owned Pro Football Mania from August 2020 to November 2022, where a significant achievement included recruiting 176 writers while overseeing content quality. Rajala's academic journey includes being an honor roll student at Northern Michigan University, where recognition came through a third-place finish in the Cohodas Writing Contest focused on cultural understanding and racial inequality. Additionally, Rajala has a background as a student-athlete at Concordia University-St. Paul, earning accolades as Defensive Scout Player of the Year and receiving multiple honors as Special Team Scout Player of the Week. Rajala holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Ferris State University.