FOXBORO — The Patriots have asked a lot of offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs since he joined the team off waivers at the end of August.

Looking for upgrades on the offensive line, the Patriots claimed Jacobs off waivers from the Broncos on Aug. 28, the day after roster cuts. Jacobs began his Patriots career as a third-stringer at left tackle but has quickly moved up the depth chart out of necessity.

The 2023 undrafted free agent has started the Patriots’ last five games and has moved from left tackle to right tackle, back to left tackle and back to right tackle.

His role Sunday largely depends on how quickly starting left tackle Vederian Lowe can recover from ankle and shoulder injuries. Lowe missed practice Wednesday and has been limited on Thursday and Friday. If Lowe misses Sunday’s game against the Titans, then Jacobs will probably move back to right tackle. If Lowe plays Sunday, then Jacobs could either be back at right tackle or on the bench if the Patriots elect to start Layden Robinson at right guard and Mike Onwenu at right tackle.

Jacobs struggled, allowing seven total pressures in his first start of the season in Week 4 but has since settled. He earned his highest PFF grade of the season in Sunday’s win over the Jets. PFF charged him with allowing a sack, but offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt put both sacks Sunday on the Patriots’ quarterbacks.

Get to know Jacobs better on and off the field.

BH: What was your first football memory?

DJ: I would say early childhood being in the living room, going head up with my mom in shoulder pads and helmet.

BH: Top high school football memory?

DJ: I would say fourth and short, I was playing defensive line, came through, got a hit, fumble, get the ball back, next play we scored on offense. It was a good memory looking back.

BH: Top college football memory?

DJ: I would say winning the SWAC Championship my first year at Grambling (in 2017). That was probably one of my greatest memories of all. Just watching the confetti falling.

BH: What made Grambling so special?

DJ: That was my first opportunity. Those guys gave me a shot when no one else did. It holds a special place in my heart.

BH: What made USF so special?

DJ: Next opportunity, honestly. They embraced me so much. I’m definitely grateful for them for sure. And just my journey here. They helped me out a lot.

BH: Why did you transfer from Grambling State to USF?

DJ: Just COVID, and it was a whole lot of confusion and now knowing what was next. I just felt like getting in the portal was my best bet for me personally.

BH: Why did you switch from defensive line to offensive line early in your college career?

DJ: My coach at Grambling, Coach (Broderick) Fobbs, he just kind of put the idea in my mind the fall of my freshman year. He was saying it was a good opportunity to get on the field, ‘so we want to try you at tackle in the spring.’ And I was willing.

BH: What would you be doing if you weren’t a football player?

DJ: I’d probably be a barber. I’d be cutting hair. I did it in college a lot. I still do it to myself. I don’t do it as often.

BH: Who was your favorite athlete growing up?

DJ: Ray Lewis and Kevin Durant.

BH: What’s your favorite movie?

DJ: “Life” by Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy.

BH: Favorite musical artist?

DJ: Probably NBA YoungBoy.

BH: Who have you been closest with on the team so far?

DJ: I’d probably say Caleb Jones.

BH: Who’s the funniest player on the team?

DJ: There’s a lot of funny dudes around here. I can’t just give it somebody off rip. So many funny dudes, so I don’t know.

BH: What’s your favorite thing about the New England region?

DJ: I like the seasons. I like how you can tell when it’s fall. Like the leaves start changing. It’s a pretty view outside.

BH: Is there a player across the league that you think is underappreciated or underrated?

DJ: I would probably say (Broncos center) Lloyd Cushenberry.

BH: Do you have a hidden talent?

DJ: Nah, what you see is what you get.