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11 Facts About Jalen Jelks

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Jalen Jelks was born on August 3,1996 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League.

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Jalen Jelks registered 72 tackles, 10 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and one blocked field goal, while receiving All-state honors.

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Jalen Jelks finished his high school career with 113 tackles, 15 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries.

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Jalen Jelks accepted a football scholarship from the University of Oregon.

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Jalen Jelks had 9 tackles in the 2017 Las Vegas Bowl.

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Jalen Jelks was put on the watchlist for the Chuck Bednarik Award during the season.

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Jalen Jelks 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.

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Jalen Jelks was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.

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Jalen Jelks was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 22,2020.

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On November 15,2020, Jalen Jelks signed to the practice squad of the Washington Football Team.

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Jalen Jelks was waived by Washington with an injury designation on July 26,2021, and reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers.