Jalen McClendon

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Tampa, Fla.
High School:
Chamberlain HS
Prev School:
Tennessee State

Bowling Green

2025 | Senior

Elected as one of four team captains for the season
Started all games so far this season
Recorded one PBU and one tackle against Lafayette
Had a six tackle game against Cincinnati, five being unassisted
Notched five tackles against Liberty
Made four tackles at Louisville

Tennessee State

Nashville, Tenn.

• Appeared in 34 career games at Tennessee State from 2021-24
• Helped TSU to a Big South/OVC title in 2024 and an appearance in the FCS Playoffs
• A 2024 finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the national defensive player of the year in FCS
• Notched 66 tackles, 15 pass breakups and one interception in 2024
• Collected 98 career tackles, one interception and 20 passes defended in his TSU career
• Ranked No. 8 in FCS in 2024 with 16 passes defended (15 PBU, 1 INT)

Chamberlain High School

Tampa, Fla.

• Played defensive back at Chamberlain High School for head coach Jason Lane
• Participated in football, wrestling, and track & field for four years
• Set HS career interception record with 15