35Jalen McLeod
LB · 2nd season
YR 2
Current depth chart
LBPractice squad — not on the active depth chartYR 2
Depth relationships
Bio
Jalen McLeod is a 6'1", 236-pound linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team selected him with the 194th pick in 2025. McLeod played college football at Appalachian State (2020-22) and Auburn (2023-24), appearing in 54 games with 26 starts. He recorded 183 tackles (112 solo), 36.5 tackles for loss, and 22.5 sacks across both programs. In his final college season at Auburn, he posted 57 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 8.0 sacks. McLeod spent the 2025 season on Jacksonville's Reserve/Injured list.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight236 lbHometownWashington, DCAge24CollegeAuburn · Appalachian StateDraftedRound 6 · #194 overall · 2025 · JAXExperience1 NFL season
Contract
$248Kper year · AAV
Years 1Cap 0.1%
T-218 of 278 · LB market by AAV
Career path
APPALACHIAN STATECollege
AUBURNthrough 2024
JAGUARS2025 — present
Drafted · Round 6 · Pick 194