Jalen Williams

Photo by: Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics

Photo by: Jeffrey Gamza/Pitt Athletics

Position:
LB
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
6-2
Weight:
215
Hometown:
Newburgh, N.Y.
High School:
Newburgh Free Academy

2017: Played in nine games to earn his first letter…contributions came on special teams and as a reserve linebacker…totaled six tackles and a fumble recovery on the year…twice had a season-high two tackles (Oklahoma State and Duke)…recovered a fumble at Georgia Tech.

2016: Played in three games, serving on special teams and as a reserve linebacker…totaled five tackles on the season…twice had a season-high two stops (Villanova and Duke)…transitioned from safety to linebacker during spring drills.

2015: Played in three games, serving on special teams and as a reserve safety.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) first team Class AA All-State...three-time Varsity845 first team all-star...a three-year starter on both sides of the ball at Newburgh Free Academy, playing safety and wide receiver under Coach Bill Bianco...collected 17 career interceptions...had more than 100 tackles with three interceptions as a senior...had seven INTs in both his junior and sophomore seasons...led team to a three-year record of 24-7 (.774), including a berth in the New York Class AA title game his sophomore year...rated the No. 5 overall prospect in New York by Rivals, No. 7 by Scout and No. 12 by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Jalen Javonte Williams, born 5/29/96, is the son of Julius and Linda Williams...has three brothers...father played football at Stony Brook University...brother, Jaron, played basketball at York College...administration of justice major.