Jalen Kimber
Career Summary
Jalen Kimber is a cornerback from Merrillville, Indiana, who played at Georgia, Florida and Penn State before entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
Jalen Jermaine Kimber was born February 13, 2001, in Munster, Indiana. He is the son of Lisa and Arthur Kimber and has three brothers and two sisters.
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High School
At Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, Kimber earned all-district recognition and helped the Wolves reach the regional finals of the UIL 5A Division I playoffs. He was a four-star prospect and ranked among the top cornerbacks in the nation by 247Sports.
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College Career
Kimber played 44 games with 26 starts over five seasons at Georgia, Florida and Penn State. He totaled 75 tackles, nine pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery, with 35 tackles and three pass breakups in his final Penn State season.
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Path to the NFL
Tennessee signed Kimber as a rookie free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Kimber entered the league with Tennessee, then signed to Buffalo's practice squad on August 28, 2025. NFL logs record his 2025 preseason appearances, and he later joined Cincinnati's roster system.
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Career Accomplishments
Kimber earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2024 and completed a bachelor's degree in education sciences from Penn State in May 2024. He also made Florida's SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2022.
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Playing Style
Kimber has size and timed speed for the position, with agile feet in coverage. NFL scouting analysis noted improved tackling in 2024 while identifying his best fit as scheme-dependent secondary depth.
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