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Jalen McLeod

LB

A 6th-round pick (194th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Auburn; Appalachian State, Jalen McLeod has built an NFL career since. He's currently with JAX, in his 2nd season in the league.

Size

6'1", 236#

College

Auburn; Appalachian State

Draft

Rd 6, 194th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
36

19th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.33
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.55
Run defense×0.2-0.60
Availability×0.1-1.01

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX362

Career profile

Jalen McLeod has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with JAX.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3NE—40.9
Week 4CIN—40.9

Jalen McLeod — common questions

What position does Jalen McLeod play?
Jalen McLeod is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Jalen McLeod played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jalen McLeod has played for JAX (2026).
Where did Jalen McLeod go to college?
Jalen McLeod played college football at Auburn; Appalachian State.
When was Jalen McLeod drafted?
Jalen McLeod was selected in round 6, 194th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jalen McLeod scored?
Jalen McLeod has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jalen McLeod's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jalen McLeod rated 36.0 for 2026, the 19th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2025