| Van Jakes | |
| Number: | 22, 24 |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 10 May 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 180 |
| High School: | Seneca Vocational (Buffalo, New York) |
| Undraftedyear: | 1983 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue1: | 9 |
| Statlabel2: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue2: | 1 |
| Pfr: | JakeVa20 |
Van Keith Jakes (born May 10, 1961) is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for six seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, the New Orleans Saints, and the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL).
Van Jakes is the father of professional soccer player Leigh Jakes.[1]