File LB-228 · National rank 1722 · 2027 class
Jalen Smith
6'2"Height
230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Quick Notes
Jalen Smith is a redshirt junior linebacker who transferred to Mississippi State from Tennessee and figures into the two-deep. A high-upside linebacker, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status
Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#228
LB / 1592
#1722
Overall / 15102
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- #230Justin Cryer5.0
Scouting Verdict
A productive returning linebacker — Tennessee transfer (No. 429 recruit) who led with 57 tackles in his first Mississippi State season after a 34-tackle 2024 in Knoxville. Proven, ascending, and a defensive tone-setter.
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LB Keys
2025 · Mississippi State
57
Tot
Better than 81% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#429
National
#36
Position
#43
State
High SchoolGrayson HS
HometownGrayson, Ga.
Career Production
3 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mississippi State | — | 57 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Tennessee | — | 34 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Tennessee | — | 4 | 0 | — |
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