Jalen Mickens

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit who chose LA Tech over Arkansas State, Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Texas Southern … Drew interest from Arkansas, Memphis, North Texas, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC … Ranked as the 285th best player in Texas and the 264th best wide receiver in the nation … Finished his three-year varsity career with 159 receptions, 2,787 yards and 33 touchdowns … Hauled in 47 passes for 762 yards and eight scores in 2022 … Caught 50 passes for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior in 2023 … Led Willis to a 12-1 record as a senior while making 62 receptions for 1,142 yards and 12 touchdowns … Earned First Team All-District honors three years in a row … Was named to the All-Academic Team for three consecutive seasons. PERSONAL Born on Feb. 2, 2007 … Son of Jay and Alisa Mickens … Has one sister … Father played DII basketball at Christian Brothers University.