Jalen McIver holds the NT · Backup spot in New Mexico Lobos’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jalen McIver is a 6'3", 278-pound nose tackle for the New Mexico Lobos, wearing jersey No. 94. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama native lettered at Hillcrest High School, where he was named All-Region 6-4A and helped the Patriots achieve a 12-1 record. McIver played one season at Jones College, recording five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two hurries, and a pass breakup across eight games. In his 2025 sophomore campaign, he appeared in 12 games with two starts, posting 10 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one pass breakup. McIver is currently pursuing a major in liberal arts and integrative studies.