Jalen Thompson

Jalen Thompson is a Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman who entered the 2024 season as an active sophomore. Listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches) and 253 pounds, Thompson wears jersey No. 9 and is from Detroit, Michigan, forming the core of his early life and background. In his 2024 regular-season NCAAF action, Thompson played 12 games and started all 12, reflecting a consistent player position and role on team in the defensive front. His season line included 25 combined tackles, with 14 solo tackles and 11 assists, along with 0.0 sacks and 0 quarterback hits. He also recorded 0 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, and 0 fumble recoveries, plus 0 passes defended. Thompson added 0.0 tackles for loss, though his statistics credit him with 3.0 TFL yards. This Jalen Thompson NCAAF profile centers on availability and workload, highlighted by his every-game starter usage in 2024 and his tackle production among interior and edge rotation responsibilities. For quick reference, his Jalen Thompson stats from 2024 emphasize 12 starts, 25 total tackles, and 3.0 TFL yards as key data points in his college football résumé.