Tristan Jernigan

#32· California ·LB ·R-So ·2029 Draft · Tupelo, MS

6'0"Height 230 lbWeight

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E4 Brand AgentJ. Smith Confirmed

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Media & News

Sports Illustrated Jul 4, 2026
Tristan Jernigan - Sports Illustrated
Write For California May 8, 2026
Cal Linebacker Tristan Jernigan on Discipline, Opportunity and Bagels in Berkeley - Write For California
Sports Illustrated Apr 2, 2026
New Cal LB Tristan Jernigan Discovers Bagels in Berkeley - Sports Illustrated
247Sports Nov 15, 2022
Tristan Jernigan, California Golden Bears, Linebacker - 247Sports
Write For California
Cal Football Transfer: Tristan Jernigan, Linebacker from Texas A&M

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Tristan Jernigan #32

California · LB · R-So · 2029 Draft · Tupelo, MS · Tupelo HS

6-0 · 230 lbs

4.0

Long Shot

Floor 3.1 · Ceiling 7.0

#3756 overall · #419 LB of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Strong pedigree (4-star, No. 496) former Texas A&M LB at 6-0/230 with developing production (14 career tackles). The recruiting grade and Power-4 background support a developmental contributor projection. Rotational piece with upside.

Ceiling · 7.0

2026 rotation (LB2) — some opportunity; significant upside (+3.0) · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.1

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #496 · Pos #46 · State #16

Path: Texas A&M → California

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo
2025	Texas A&M Aggies	—	3	2
2024	Texas A&M Aggies	—	11	4