Jalen Hoffman

At Michigan • Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2024) • Two-time letter winner (2023-24) Junior (2025) • Contributed as a fullback/tight end and on special teams against New Mexico (Aug. 30), at Oklahoma (Sept. 6), vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13), at Nebraska (Sept. 20), against Washington (Oct. 18), against Purdue (Nov. 1), against Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Nov. 15), at Maryland (Nov. 22), against Ohio State (Nov. 29) • Drew one target playing tight end against Wisconsin (Oct. 4); also contributed on special teams • Played as an H-Back and also made one tackle on special teams at USC (Oct. 11) • Recovered an onside kick attempt playing special teams and also played as a fullback/tight end at MSU (Oct. 25) Sophomore (2024) • Appeared in all 13 games including two on offense to earn his second varsity letter • Contributed on special teams against Fresno State (Aug. 31), Texas (Sept. 7), Arkansas State (Sept. 14), USC (Sept. 21), Michigan State (Oct. 26), Oregon (Nov. 2), Northwestern (Nov. 23), at Illinois (Oct. 19), at Indiana (Nov. 9), at Ohio State (Nov. 30) • Played as an H-Back and contributed on special teams against Minnesota (Sept. 28) • Contributed on special teams and at tight end/H-back at Washington (Oct. 5) • Contributed on special teams against Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl (Dec. 31) Freshman (2023) • Appeared in one game at tight end to earn his first varsity letter • Twice named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week for his role in preparing the special teams units for Bowling Green, Maryland • Made his collegiate debut playing tight end against Indiana (Oct. 14) Prep • Attended Lake Braddock Secondary School (2023) coached by Mike Dougherty • Named captain as a senior in 2022 • In both his junior and senior seasons, led the Bruins to a 9-3 record and a Class 6 Virginia High School League (VHSL) region semifinals appearance Key Statistics • During his senior season, contributed 33 receptions, 563 receiving yards, and five touchdowns • As a junior, recorded 19 receptions, 272 receiving yards, and three touchdowns Honors and Rankings • Earned first-team All-District honors following his senior season at Lake Braddock Personal • Jalen Hoffman was born on July 15, 2005 • Son of Terry and Janelle Hoffman