Michigan State Spartans#- · DL Jalen Thompson
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- Former player
Jalen Thompson played DL for Michigan State. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Jalen Thompson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ASU | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSU | 10 | 29 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MSU | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MSU | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 78 | 5.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Jalen Thompson: Michigan State DL profile and stats
Jalen Thompson is a DL for Michigan State. This profile tracks Jalen Thompson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jalen Thompson in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jalen Thompson play for?
Jalen Thompson plays for Michigan State at DL.
What position does Jalen Thompson play?
Jalen Thompson is a DL for Michigan State.