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Jalen Thompson is a 6'3", 260-pound right defensive end from Detroit, Michigan, who lettered three seasons at Michigan State before transferring to Arizona State. He appeared in 31 games for the Spartans, starting 26, and recorded 66 tackles with 13 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four pass break-ups, and one forced fumble while logging over 1,000 defensive snaps. A consensus four-star prospect and the top-ranked defensive end in Michigan for the 2023 class, Thompson earned two-time Academic All-Big Ten honors and two Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community and Impact Awards. He now competes as a senior/transfer for the Sun Devils. From Cass Technical · Detroit, MI.

Jalen Thompson appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025.

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