Jelani McLaughlin brings speed, burst, and ball skills to SDSU’s secondary
McLaughlin projects as a **rangy strong safety** with legit movement traits — EA rates him at **83 speed** and **85 acceleration** in College Football 26 — and his background suggests he can be disruptive when the ball is in the air. In his 2024 SDSU game log, he was used sparingly and recorded **7 tackles** with no interceptions, while his 2021 high school tape showed production as a playmaker with **3 interceptions**, **5 pass breakups**, and **11 tackles for loss**. He also used a redshirt year, so the appeal is upside: athletic, active, and still developing.
