Bowling Green CB Jalen McClendon: Elite Ball-Skills Senior with 16 Passes Defended and NFL Draft Buzz
Jalen McClendon is a 6'0", 185-lb senior cornerback for Bowling Green who differentiates himself with elite ball skills, ranking No. 8 nationally in passes defended (16 total: 15 PBUs, 1 INT) in the 2025 season while earning Buck Buchanan Award finalist honors [8]. Beyond stats, he’s a PRIMETIME Player known for intense coverage IQ and a playful, confident personality that elevates team energy [6]. With 40 solo tackles and 7 passes defended in 2025 alone [7], and 34 career games at Tennessee State (2021–24) including a Big South/OVC title run [1], McClendon offers proven FCS playoff experience and nickel versatility. He’s a high-fit CB for teams needing a smart, aggressive cover man with NFL Draft potential as a 2026 prospect [9].
