4) DB Jalen McClendon, Tennessee State
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Jalen McClendon has spent the last four years at Tennessee State, where he's continuously developed his game. Through his first three seasons, the defensive back showed flashes of what he had to offer, but he never put it all together. However, in 2024, he seemed to figure things out, totaling 59 tackles, 11 pass defenses, and an interception.
