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Jalen McMurray

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Team Conf Overall
MISS
 7-1 13-2
UGA
 7-1 12-2
TXAM
 7-1 11-2
BAMA
 7-1 11-4
TEXAS
 6-2 10-3
OKLA
 6-2 10-3
VANDY
 6-2 10-3
MIZZOU
 4-4 8-5
TENN
 4-4 8-5
LSU
 3-5 7-6
UK
 2-6 5-7
FLA
 2-6 4-8
AUBURN
 1-7 5-7
MISSST
 1-7 5-8
SC
 1-7 4-8
ARK
 0-8 2-10
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Draft Scouting Report

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Summary

Jalen McMurray is an experienced and gritty defensive back who reinvented himself as a slot defender during his final season at Tennessee. While he is a high-effort tackler who isn't afraid to mix it up near the line of scrimmage, his lack of impact plays and inconsistent results against elite competition suggest a developmental ceiling. His primary value at the next level will likely come as a high-motor special teams contributor and depth nickel.

About
  • 2025: SEC Community Service Team; SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2024: Transferred from Temple to Tennessee
Strengths
  • High-effort, aggressive tackler who consistently looks to finish plays.
  • Versatile background with significant starting experience both inside and outside.
  • Capable blitzer who uses short-area quickness to pressure the pocket
Weaknesses
  • Significant lack of ball production with zero interceptions in 2025.
  • Can be physically overwhelmed by larger, more powerful skill players.
  • Prone to taking overly aggressive angles that lead to missed assignments

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 184 lbs
Birthplace: Upper Marlboro, MD
Age: 23