9Jalen Woods
LB · RS SR
5-SR
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WLB1Starter5-SR
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Bio
Jalen Woods is a 6'1", 224-pound weakside linebacker for UCLA. The Compton native and St. John Bosco High School product enrolled in Summer 2022 and has appeared in 39 games with four starts through four seasons. In 2025, Woods played all 12 games and started three contests against Utah, Penn State, and Michigan State. He recorded 47 tackles (28 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks while tying for the team lead in sacks. Woods posted a season-high eight tackles in a 42-37 win over Penn State on October 4 and added four pass breakups on the year. He currently holds 86 career tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. From St. John Bosco HS · Compton, CA.
Jalen Woods started 3 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'1"Weight224 lbHometownCompton, CAHigh schoolSt. John Bosco HSRecruiting3 · No. 574 national · 2022 classConferenceBig Ten
Production · 2025
Defense
47
TACKLES
4.5
TFL
1.5
SACKS
3
PBU
Career path
ST. JOHN BOSCO HSCompton, CA
UCLA2022 — present