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. Van Jakes is the father of professional soccer player Leigh Jakes. References 1961 births American football cornerbacks Green Bay Packers players Kansas City Chiefs players Kent State Golden Flashes football players Living people New Orleans Saints players People from Phenix City, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama Players of American football from Buffalo, New York