Jalen Stroman

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Jalen Stroman
No. 7 – Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Position Safety
ClassSenior
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Patriot (Nokesville, Virginia)
College
Stats at ESPN

Jalen Stroman is an American football safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Early life and high school

Stroman attended Patriot High School in Nokesville, Virginia. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies over offers from Duke and Virginia. [1]

College career

Virginia Tech

In his first two seasons in 2021 and 2022, Stroman played in 24 games, totaling 51 tackles, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. [2] In 2023, he recorded 55 tackles and four pass deflections. [3] In the 2024 season, Stroman played in just one game before suffering a season-ending injury. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Notre Dame

Stroman transferred to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. [5] [6] In week 13 of the 2025 season, he intercepted a pass which he returned 44 yards for a touchdown, while also blocking a punt in a blowout win over Syracuse. [7] Stroman finished the season with 37 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, an interception, and a touchdown. After the season, he accepted an invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl. [8]

Personal life

Stroman is the younger brother of NFL cornerback, Greg Stroman. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ Bitter, Andy. "How Jalen Stroman followed his brother Greg to Virginia Tech". The Athletic. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jalen Stroman". Sports Reference. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Berardino, Mike. "Virginia Tech transfer safety Jalen Stroman puts himself in position to help when it's time". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Schafer, RJ. "BREAKING: Virginia Tech Defensive Back Jalen Stroman Enters Transfer Portal". Virginia Tech Hokies On SI. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Trowbridge, Trevor. "Safety Transfer Jalen Stroman Could Serve A Key Role In The Notre Dame Secondary". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Former Virginia Tech safety Jalen Stroman commits to Notre Dame after 4 years as Hokie". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Berardino, Mike. "Jalen Stroman leads the way in snap counts for Notre Dame defense". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "SEC honors Nate Ament; Jalen Stroman is Senior Bowl-bound". Inside Nova. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Fawcett, Dave. "Freshman Jalen Stroman right at home in Patriot's secondary". Inside Nova. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Wood, Norm. "Jalen Stroman knows expectations will be high with Hokies, but earning his own rep apart from big brother is a goal". Daily Press.
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