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Jalen Macon Northern Illinois
File QB-203 · National rank 3888 · 2027 class

Jalen Macon

#14· Northern Illinois ·QB ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Nashville, Tenn.
6'5"Height 230 lbWeight
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Quick Notes
Jalen Macon is a redshirt senior quarterback who transferred to Northern Illinois from Arkansas-Pine Bluff and projects as a starter. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#203 QB / 705
#3888 Overall / 15096
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Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (UAPB transfer) — 105 pass yds, 5 TD/0 INT, 216 rush yds/5 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

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QB Keys 2025 · Northern Illinois
105
Pass Yds
Better than 37% of 347 QBs
1
TD
Better than 40% of 344 QBs
0
INT
Recruiting
High SchoolHillsboro
HometownNashville, Tenn.
Career Production 4 college seasons
YearTeamGPPass YdsTDINT
2025 Northern Illinois 5 10510
2024 Northern Illinois 1 5000
2023 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 65731
2022 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 4 30313
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Transfer
Arkansas-Pine Bluff→Northern Illinois 2026
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Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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