Jelani Whitmore

Athletic, young defensive back who continues to learn the 3-3-5 defense ... Enters the 2021 season third on the depth chart a field cornerback. JUNIOR SEASON (2024) Played all 12 games on special teams, but also saw time in the secondary for the first time of his career ... Totaled 10 tackles (eight solo), three pass breakups and an interception ... Played four defensive snaps in the season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce, the first of his career ... Recorded first career tackle and pass breakup at California on Sept. 14 ... Recorded a tackle and pass breakup for the second consecutive game at Central Michigan on Spet. 28 ... Made first career interception vs. Hawai'i on Oct. 5 and logged a career high two tackles ... Had fourth straight game with a pass defended, notching the third pass breakup of his career at Wyoming on Oct. 12 ... Recorded a tackle and his first career fumble recovery in 15 snaps off the bench against Washington State on Oct. 26 ... Recorded a tackle in 26 snaps off the bench at Boise State on Nov. 1 ... Matched career-best two tackles at UNLV on Nov. 16 ... Registered two tackles for the second straight game at Utah State on Nov. 23 ... Played just one defensive snap in the season finale against Air Force on Nov. 30. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023) Played all 12 games on special teams. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2022) Did not play in any games during the season. FRESHMAN SEASON (2021) Did not play in any games during the season. REDSHIRT SEASON (2020) Redshirted the 2020 season. HIGH SCHOOL Played on both sides of the ball at Carter High School in Rialto, Calif., in 2018-19 … According to MaxPreps, on defense had 63 tackles (60 solo), nine interceptions, 18 pass breakups and a forced fumble … On offense, meanwhile, caught 72 passes for 1,233 yards (17.1 avg.) and nine touchdowns … Also returned kicks in 2019 as a senior, returning 16 for 566 yards (35.4 avg.) with two touchdowns … Also was a track and field star, who won a league title in the 400 as a junior in 2019 … A three-star recruit by 247sports, where he received a scout grade of 81.