#6
Jalen Likely
Returning to Jacksonville State for 2026
Fr. · Brewton, Ala. → W.S. Neal HS
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Jalen Likely
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Jacksonville State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Jacksonville State9-5HC: Charles Kelly · Run-heavy
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 0 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Jacksonville State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Jacksonville State
Returning around him
- 84% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +7 net (20 in / 13 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Jacksonville State · Last season: 9-5 · Talent rank #111 · 2026 recruiting class #85
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2664
Peaked at #2664 this season.
Background
2024: Saw action in four games mostly on special teams...Recorded snaps against LA Tech (11/9), FIU (11/16), Sam Houston (11/23), and Western Kentucky (12/6).