Jalen Riven is a tone-setting run-stuffer and captain for Western Illinois
In the 2024 season, Jalen Riven played 12 games for Western Illinois and finished with 38 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery, production that shows he can disrupt plays in more than one way. He’s a 6-foot-2, 285-pound senior who was named one of Western Illinois’ 2025 captains, and reports describe him as physical, vocal, and high-energy — the kind of defender who brings attitude to the room and sets the tone up front. If you need a dependable interior lineman with leadership and edge, he’s a strong fit.
