Jalen Berger (born August 30, 2001) is an American football running back for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State Spartans.
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| Position | Running back |
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| Born: | August 30, 2001 Newark, New Jersey |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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| High school | Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) |
High school career
editA native of Newark, New Jersey, Berger attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey.[1] As a senior, he rushed 840 yards with 12 touchdowns and added 27 receptions for 357 yards and four touchdowns. Berger was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. He committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to play college football.[2][3]
College career
editWisconsin
editAs a true freshman at Wisconsin in 2020, Berger played in four games and made one start. He led the team with 301 yards on 60 carries with two touchdowns.[4] Berger played in only three games in 2021, before being dismissed from the team.[5] He finished the year with 88 yards on 24 carries with a touchdown.
Michigan State
editAfter his dismissal, Berger transferred to Michigan State University.[6][7][8] He entered the 2022 season splitting carries with fellow transfer, Jarek Broussard.
On April 23, 2024, Berger announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[9]
UCLA
editOn July 22, 2024, Berger announced that he would transfer to UCLA.[10]
References
edit- ^ Cooper, Darren (October 10, 2018). "Jalen Berger a one-of-a-kind player for Don Bosco football". The Record. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
Jalen Berger defies comparison. The Don Bosco junior does things that normal high school football players don't.... He's soft-spoken, born and raised in Newark, the sixth child to Kesha and Terrance.
- ^ Hunt, Todderick (January 4, 2020). "Jalen Berger, N.J.'s top recruit, commits to Wisconsin over Rutgers and UCLA during All-American Bowl on NBC". NJ.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Cooper, Darren (January 4, 2020). "Don Bosco football star Jalen Berger commits to Wisconsin". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Milewski, Todd D. (September 13, 2021). "Badgers' Jalen Berger more interested in what's next than questions about his opening-game absence". madison.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Dinich, Heather (October 10, 2021). "Wisconsin RB Berger dismissed from program". ESPN. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Austin, Kyle (August 16, 2022). "Michigan State's Jalen Berger eager to return to field after departure from Wisconsin". mlive. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ "Michigan State lands former Wisconsin RB Jalen Berger, Badgers' leading rusher in 2020". The Athletic. November 29, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Solari, Chris (November 29, 2021). "Michigan State football lands transfer RB Jalen Berger from Wisconsin". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Lounsberry, Matthew (April 23, 2024). "Michigan State Loses 3rd Running Back To Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ McVeigh, Griffin (July 22, 2024). "Michigan State transfer running back Jalen Berger expected to join UCLA". On3.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.