Jalen Kimber

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Jalen Kimber
No. 38 – Buffalo Bills
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-02-13) February 13, 2001 (age 24) [1]
Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Mansfield Timberview
(Arlington, Texas)
College: Georgia (2020–2021)
Florida (2022–2023)
Penn State (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jalen Jermaine Kimber (born February 13, 2001) [1] is an American professional football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, Florida Gators and Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early life and high school

Kimber attended Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 6th overall cornerback in the class of 2020, and committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. [2]

College career

Georgia

In two seasons with the Bulldogs in 2020 and 2021, Kimber made three tackles in just four games. He played one game in 2021 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in the team's national championship run. [3] [4] After the 2021 season, Kimber entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

Florida

Kimber transferred to play for the Florida Gators. [6] In week 3 of the 2022 season, Kimber returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown in a win over South Florida. [7] During his two seasons as a Gator in 2022 and 2023, Kimber played in 25 games with 11 starts, where he recorded 36 tackles, six pass deflections, and an interception. [8] After the 2023 season, he once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [9]

Penn State

He transferred to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions. [8] In the 2024 Fiesta Bowl, he notched a career-high six tackles in a win over Boise State. [10] Kimber finished the season with 37 tackles and three pass deflections. [11] After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and accepted an invite to the 2025 East–West Shrine Bowl. [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		190 lb
(86 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.39 s1.57 s2.56 s4.22 s6.88 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day [13] [14] [15]

On May 8, 2025, Kimber signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. [16] On August 25, he was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2025 season, but signed with the practice squad three days later. [17] [18]

References

  1. 1 2 @J_BOOGIE_6 (February 13, 2020). "Blessed to see 19❤️🥳🙏🏽" (Tweet). Retrieved May 21, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Gosset, Brian (July 2, 2019). "Watch 4-star Georgia commit run 7 on 7 at The Opening Finals". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ Lazenby, Bryce (January 12, 2025). "Penn State DB Jalen Kimber declares for 2025 NFL Draft". Saturday Tradititon. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Goodall, Zach (September 19, 2022). "Jalen Kimber Went the 'Long Haul.' It Made 'The Difference' for the Gators". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Austin, Brooks (January 12, 2022). "Jalen Kimber Enters NCAA Transfer Portal". Georgia Bulldogs on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Mader, Daniel (October 24, 2024). "Jalen Kimber Joined Penn State's Secondary Intending to 'Uphold the Reputation'". Penn State Nittany Lions on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ Peery, Wade (September 18, 2022). "WATCH: Jalen Kimber reels in one handed pick six against South Florida". GatorsOnline.com. On3.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Bodani, Frank (January 11, 2024). "Another SEC cornerback transfers to Penn State: Welcome, Jalen Kimber". York Daily Record. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (December 22, 2023). "Florida CB Jalen Kimber Entering NCAA Transfer Portal". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark (January 12, 2025). "Penn State Cornerback Declares for NFL Draft". Penn State Nittany Lions on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ Ralph, Max (March 29, 2025). "Former Penn State defender impresses with 40-yard dash at pro day, hoping to earn a draft selection". PennLive.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  12. ↑ Alenstein, Lyle (March 29, 2025). "Jalen Kimber uses NFL Scouting Combine snub as fuel, makes statement in 40-yard dash". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ "2025 Penn State Football Pro Day Results". GoPSUSports.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jalen Kimber College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Jalen Kimber RAS". RAS.Football. June 13, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  16. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  17. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 25, 2025). "Titans Part Ways With 16 Players Ahead of Tuesday's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. ↑ Glab, Maddy (August 28, 2025). "Bills sign DE Andre Jones Jr. and CB Jalen Kimber to the practice squad, release CB Daequan Hardy". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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