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Jalen Hand
DL · #96 · Eastern Kentucky University
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight316 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredJalen Hand (DL) officially transferred from Western Kentucky University to Eastern Kentucky University
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 2:28 PM
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Background
IN 2024 AT WKU 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. IN 2023 AT WKU Hand did not see any game action in his first season on The Hill and redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL 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. PERSONAL Son of James Hand ... majoring in sports management ... enjoys video games and traveling in his free time.
Hometown
🏴Lexington, KY
High schoolFrederick Douglass HS
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 9/12/25, 10:01 AMJalen 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 | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Eastern Kentucky University | 11 | 0 | -- | -- | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Western Kentucky University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 0 | -- | -- | 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026