Jalen White
Jalen White  RB  Georgia Southern | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Jalen White
Height
6-1
Weight
220
College
Georgia Southern
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Daleville, AL
61.4/100
Player Rating
49
PositionRank (RB)
4.55
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
654
Rush AVG
4.4
Rush TDs
12
Receptions
18
Rec YDs
64

Jalen White RB Georgia Southern | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Jalen White RB Georgia Southern
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 09/20/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.55 seconds (54%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 220 (69%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (54%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 09/20/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.55 seconds (54%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 220 (69%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (54%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 61.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
71%
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Rushing:
71%
Break Tackles:
57%
Receiving/Hands:
42%
Pass Blocking:
36%
Run Blocking:
51%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #484 Position rank: #49
College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1633
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 74/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Gary Brightwell - Arizona
80%
Bryant Koback - Toledo
68%
Ricky Person Jr. - NC State
67%
Draft Profile: Bio
Hailing from Daleville, Alabama, Jalen White emerged as a record-setting high school phenom before making his mark at Georgia Southern. At Daleville High, White led the nation in rushing yards and set an Alabama state record with 3,517 rushing yards in just 11 games as a senior. His eight-touchdown performance in a single half against Barbour County also etched his name in the state record books.

White's collegiate career at Georgia Southern saw steady growth over four seasons. After limited action as a freshman in 2020, he gradually increased his production each year. His breakout came in 2022 when he rushed for 914 yards and 10 touchdowns on 162 carries, earning All-Sun Belt Conference honors. White capped off his college career in 2023 with 889 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, despite missing time due to injuries.

Standing at 6'1" and weighing 220 pounds, White brings prototypical size to the running back position. His college accolades include multiple All-Sun Belt Conference selections, with his best performance earning him second-team honors from Pro Football Network in 2022.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #67. He Wrote: "holds the Alabama state record with 3,517 rushing yards (in just 11 games), is a strongman in the weight room, squatting 620 pounds, benching 360 and power-cleaning 350. He also vertical-jumped 40 inches and broad-jumped 10-4."
  • Impressive burst and acceleration allow him to hit top speed quickly, enhancing his yards-after-contact ability
  • Possesses good size and frame for the position, measuring in at 6'1" and 220 pounds
  • Demonstrates above-average toughness, willingly initiating contact and fighting for extra yards
  • High-end body control enables him to maintain balance through contact and bounce off weaker tackle attempts
  • Versatile skill set with potential in the passing game - had 22 receptions for 217 yards in 2022
  • Displays good pass protection awareness, scanning the field to identify blitzing defenders
  • Productive college career with back-to-back 800+ yard rushing seasons in 2022 and 2023
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Average top-end speed may limit his big-play potential at the NFL level
  • Inconsistent hands as a receiver, struggling at times to secure targets in the passing game
  • Pass protection technique needs refinement, often slow to set his feet and engage blockers effectively
  • Lacks elite power to consistently drive defenders backward, potentially limiting short-yardage effectiveness
  • Durability concerns after missing time due to injuries in his final college season
Scouting Report: Summary
A physically gifted runner with the raw tools to develop into a productive NFL back. Boasts the size-speed combination that scouts covet, with the power to run between the tackles and enough burst to threaten the edge. His vision and decisiveness in zone schemes hint at scheme versatility, but he'll need to improve his pass-game contributions to earn a third-down role at the next level.

While his athletic testing numbers jump off the page, his on-field production hasn't consistently matched this potential. There's a gap between his athletic ceiling and current on-field impact that NFL coaching will need to bridge. His powerful running style and ability to create yards after contact project well to short-yardage and goal-line situations, but he must refine his receiving skills and pass protection to become a more complete back.

Best suited for a power-based offense that can maximize his strengths as a downhill runner while developing his auxiliary skills. Could contribute immediately as part of a committee backfield, with the potential to grow into a more significant role if he can translate his impressive physical tools into consistent on-field production. His blend of size, power, and untapped athletic potential make him an intriguing day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth and upside to their running back room.
Written By:
J.T. Smith

How other scouting services rate Jalen White (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
644.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
61.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.