Jalen Nailor

ABOUT JALEN NAILOR

American professional football player best known for playing as a wide receiver for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings . He also enjoyed a successful collegiate football career playing for the Michigan State University Spartans.

He racked up nearly 2,000 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns throughout his varsity career while attending Bishop Gorman High School, where he also achieved four track state titles and broke school records in the 100- and 200-meter events. He went on to attend Michigan State University, where he led the Big Ten in yards-per-catch during his junior year.

He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL draft's sixth round and went on to make his first career touchdown reception in Week 17, with a pass from Kirk Cousins .

He was born to parents Jamar Nailor and Farrah Shelton.

He played alongside teammates including Brett Rypien , Will Fries , and Jonathan Greenard on the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.