Jalen McMurray
Career Summary
Jalen McMurray is a defensive back from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who played at Temple and Tennessee before signing with the Tennessee Titans as a rookie free agent.
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Early Life
McMurray was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, and is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
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High School
McMurray attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he was a four-year letterman at defensive back, wide receiver and return specialist. He earned first-team All-WCAC honors as a junior after leading the team with four interceptions.
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College Career
McMurray appeared in 53 games with 33 starts across three seasons at Temple and two at Tennessee, totaling 160 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, 20 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2025, he played all 13 games with nine starts at Tennessee's STAR position.
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Path to the NFL
Tennessee signed McMurray as a rookie free agent on April 30, 2026, following the NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
The Titans list McMurray as a cornerback and signed him as a 2026 rookie free agent.
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Career Accomplishments
McMurray was named to College Football News' Freshman All-American second team in 2022, and Tennessee selected him for the 2025 SEC Football Community Service Team.
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Playing Style
The Titans describe McMurray as a versatile defensive back with experience in the slot and outside, while Tennessee used him at the STAR position in 2025.
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31906, 00-0040917, 1/7/2003, Jalen McMurray, Jalen, McMurray
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