EK
Jalen Hand
DL · #96 ·
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight316 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredJalen Hand (DL) officially transferred from Western Kentucky University to Eastern Kentucky University
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Played in 11 games recording 14 total tackles with 0.5 tackles for loss. Hand appeared in one game during the 2024 season – WKU's win over UTEP on Oct. 10. He tallied one tackle and one quarterback hurry in the game. Hand did not see any game action in his first season on The Hill and redshirted. Hand prepped at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, Ky. He was given a 5.4 rating by Rivals and ranked as a two-star recruit. Hand picked WKU over offers from Charlotte, Austin Peay, Eastern Illinois and Eastern Kentucky. Son of James Hand ... majoring in sports management ... enjoys video games and traveling in his free time.
Hometown
🏴Lexington, KY
High schoolFrederick Douglass HS
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Career path
- TransferredAnnounced · May 26, 2025Jalen Hand (DL) officially transferred from Western Kentucky University to Eastern Kentucky University
- EnteredPortal · 4/16/25, 9:37 AMJalen Hand (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Western Kentucky University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eastern Kentucky University | 9 | 1 | -- | Med. | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | Eastern Kentucky University | 11 | 0 | -- | -- | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Western Kentucky University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 1 | -- | Med. | 29 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0.5 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026