Jalen Jelks

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Jalen Jelks
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-03) August 3, 1996 (age 28)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Desert Vista (Phoenix)
College: Oregon
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 7 / Pick: 241
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jalen Jelks (born August 3, 1996) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Oregon.

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Early life

Jelks attended Desert Vista High School. He played football in only 3 years. As a senior, he was a two-way starter at defensive line and left tackle. He registered 72 tackles (12 for loss), 10 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and one blocked field goal, while receiving All-state honors.

He finished his high school career with 113 tackles (17 for loss), 15 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. A 3-star recruit, Jelks committed to play football at Oregon over offers from Arizona State, California, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, among others. [1]

College career

Jelks accepted a football scholarship from the University of Oregon. After redshirting for a year, he appeared in 11 games as a backup defensive end, collecting 9 tackles (6 in the final three games) and 3 sacks as a freshman. As a sophomore in a reserve role, he contributed with 31 tackles (4 for loss), 2 sacks and 2 pass breakups in 8 games.

As a junior, he started all 13 games, recording 59 tackles 6.5 sacks (led the team), 15 tackles for loss (led the team) and 7 pass breakups. He had 9 tackles in the 2017 Las Vegas Bowl. He was put on the watchlist for the Chuck Bednarik Award during the season. [2] He was named to the All-Pac-12 Conference second-team, Pro Football Focus first-team All-Pac-12 and the Phil Steele second-team All-Pac-12 Conference. [3]

Despite speculation that he could declare for the 2018 NFL draft, Jelks announced that he would return to Oregon. [4] As a senior in 12 starts, he registered 57 tackles (7.5 for loss) and 3.5 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		256 lb
(116 kg)		34+5⁄8 in
(0.88 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.92 s4.59 s7.22 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Dallas Cowboys

Jelks was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [5] He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 30. [6] On August 16, 2020, he was released to make room for the signing of free agent defensive end Everson Griffen. [7]

Carolina Panthers

On August 17, 2020, Jelks was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [8] He was waived on September 5. [9]

Cleveland Browns

Jelks was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2020. [10] He was released on October 26. [11]

Washington Football Team

On November 15, 2020, Jelks signed to the practice squad of the Washington Football Team. [12] He was waived/injured on December 12, 2020. [13] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2021. [14] Jelks was waived by Washington with an injury designation on July 26, 2021, and reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers. [15] He wasn't re-signed after the season.

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References

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  2. ↑ Skopil, Erik (October 6, 2017). "Jalen Jelks added to Bednarik Watch List". 247Sports.com . Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. ↑ Wade, Kevin (April 23, 2018). "Oregon's Jalen Jelks earning 1st round projection for 2019 Draft". 247Sports.com . Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ Greif, Andrew (December 13, 2017). "In boost to Oregon defense, Jalen Jelks will return for senior season". The Oregonian . Advance Publications . Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ Halprin, Dave (April 27, 2019). "The Dallas Cowboys select DE Jalen Jelks with the 241st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft". SB Nation . Vox Media . Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Helman, David (August 31, 2019). "Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  7. ↑ Drummond, K.D. (August 16, 2020). "Report: Cowboys release second-year DE to make roster room for Everson Griffen". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
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  9. ↑ Simmons, Myles (September 5, 2020). "Panthers reduce roster to 53 players". Panthers.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
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