Jalen McLeod is a former collegiate linebacker for the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Auburn Tigers. He played for the Appalachian State University, North Carolina, from 2020 to 2022, after which he transferred to Auburn University in Alabama from 2023 to 24. Among the 329 prospects for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, McLeod ranked 19th in the LB list, with a total score of 68. His production score was 62 overall, and he ranked 14th in Athleticism score among Linebackers (via NFL's official website).
During his senior year, Jalen McLeod started all 12 games with 56 tackles in total, along with 13.5 TFLs, 8 sacks, and 2 FFs. In 2023, he played in 12 games with 11 starts, securing 50 tackles and 5.5 sacks (via ESPN).
Jalen McLeod's hometown
Jalen Mcleod is a native of the state of Washington, D.C. He attended the Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School, in Minnesota Ave, Washington, D.C. McLeod was a standout defender during his High School days. His team secured the spot of D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association state 2-A Champion, while he had 60 tackles, 10 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 15 QB hurries (per Auburn Tigers' official website).
Jalen McLeod's birthplace
McLeos's birthplace is Washington, D.C. as per reports.
Jalen McLeod's nationality
Jalen McLeod holds American nationality, being born and raised in Washington, D.C (via NFL's official website).
FAQs on Jalen McLeod
A. Jalen McLeod is 6 ft 2 in tall, per the NFL's official website.
A. Jalen McLeod weighs 241 lbs, per the NFL's official website.
A. Jalen McLeod's parents are Marlea Tolson and Aubrey McLeod as per his college profile.
