Temple University Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster
Jalen Stewart
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Hometown:
- Bethlehem, Pa.
- High School:
- Freedom
2025 (5th Year Senior, Temple): Recognized with preseason third team All-American Conference honors (Athlon's Sports, Phil Steele) ... made his Temple debut vs Howard ... missed most of the season due to injury.
2024 (Senior, UMass): Saw action at linebacker in 12 games, totaling 77 tackles (27 solo), 3.0 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks ... notched a career-high 14 tackles at NIU ... posted a career-best 1.5 sacks at Mississippi State ... recorded 1.5 TFLs at Mississippi State to match a career-high.
2023 (Junior, UMass): Appeared in 10 games, totaling 30 tackles (17 solo), 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and two QB hurries ... at Auburn, matched a career-best seven tackles, including a season-high six solo, and added a TFL and career-high tying one sack ... had at least one tackle in all 10 games played.
2022 (Sophomore, UMass): Played in 10 games, recording 16 tackles (seven solo), 2.0 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and two pass break ups ... had season-high seven tackles (three solo), 1.5 TFLs, 1.0 sack, and a pass break up against Arkansas State.
2021 (Freshman, Monroe CC): Played in 10 games at Monroe Community College ... amassed 26 total tackles, including 15 solo tackles, 0.5 TFL ... returned one punt for 16 yards,and two kickoffs for a total of 67 yards (35-yard long).
Prep: Attended Loomis Chaffee in Windsor, Conn., under head coach Jeff Moore.
High School: Played linebacker and running back at Freedom High ... rushed for 1,400 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior ... was 22-4 over his junior and senior seasons ... also played basketball.
Personal: Born Jalen Javon Stewart in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... brother, Nate Stewart, played football at Akron and Montana State ... list of favorites include: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book), Breaking Bad (TV show), Love Don't Cost a Thing (movie) ... earned his undergraduate degree at UMass.
