Jalen Coker

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Jalen Coker
No. 18 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-30) October 30, 2001 (age 22)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school: Potomac Falls
(Sterling, Virginia)
College: Holy Cross (2020–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jalen Coker (born October 30, 2001)[ citation needed ] is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Holy Cross.

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Early years

Coker attended Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, Virginia. During his career, he had 89 receptions for 1,622 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense and 169 tackles and 12 interceptions on defense.

Coker played at Holy Cross from 2020 to 2023. [1] [2] During his career, he had 163 receptions for 2,684 yards and a school record 31 touchdowns. [3] After the season the 2023 season, he entered the 2024 NFL draft. [4]

Professional career

Coker participated in the 2024 NFL Combine. [5]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+38 in
(1.86 m)
208 lb
(94 kg)
32+78 in
(0.84 m)
9+78 in
(0.25 m)
4.57 s1.52 s2.67 s42.5 in
(1.08 m)
10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
12 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [6] [7]

Coker signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. [8] He was also selected by the Memphis Showboats in the fourth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [9]

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References

  1. "Holy Cross WR Jalen Coker is out to create more postseason memories". Telegram & Gazette . November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. "Holy Cross WR Jalen Coker keeps making the big catches". Telegram & Gazette . September 28, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. "Holy Cross Stars Paving Unfamiliar Path To Combine, NFL Draft". NESN . February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. "Chasing a childhood dream, Holy Cross stars Coker, Hanson declare for NFL draft". Telegram & Gazette . December 5, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. "'We are both testing really well': Former Holy Cross stars Coker, Hanson gear up for NFL Scouting Combine". Telegram & Gazette . February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. "Jalen Coker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  7. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jalen Coker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  8. Gantt, Darin (May 10, 2024). "Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents". Panthers.com.
  9. "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.