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 every game 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
Notched four tackles at Ohio
Had six tackles and two PBUs against Toledo
Made five tackles against Central Michigan

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