Jalen Handford

Height:
6-0
Weight:
233
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Gurnee, Ill.
High School:
Warrren Township H.S.

2022

As a true freshman, saw action in two games on special teams … contributed as a backup linebacker … played at Eastern Michigan (11/25) … saw first career action on special teams vs. Buffalo (11/9).

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2022 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Ill. … four-time all-conference selection … helped lead Warren Township to league titles in 2020-21 … led team to 10-2 record in 2021 … rated a three-star recruit by 247sports, ESPN, and ON3DB, and two-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … carried a 3.60 grade point average.

PERSONAL

Born Jalen Handford on January 23, 2004 … son of James Handford and Kelly Handford … selected Central Michigan over an offer from Buffalo, Eastern Illinois, Illinois, Illinois State, and Miami (Ohio).