Jalen Gist brings proven pass-rush production to Davidson’s linebacking corps
Jalen Gist enters Davidson as a disruptive, high-motor linebacker with clear pass-rush upside, coming off a senior high school season with 46 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 12 QB hurries, and 3 forced fumbles. Those numbers point to a defender who wins with burst, backfield penetration, and turnover creation rather than empty tackle volume. He looks like a fit for a defense that values edge pressure and intensity, and his production suggests immediate special-teams and situational-impact value.
