Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Roster
Montgomery, Jalen

Jersey Number 23
Jalen Montgomery
- Position:
- RB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 156
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Columbia, SC
- High School:
- Cardinal Newman
Bio
2023 (r-Sophomore)
• Played in all 12 games
• Ended the year with five carries for 15 yards and four total tackles
• Was in on 85 total snaps
• Had three special teams tackles in win over LA Tech and was later named the teams special teams player of the week
• Recorded two carries for seven yards in win over FIU
2022 (r-Freshman)
• Played in 12 games
• Graded out a winner from the coaches 10 times
• Had three total carries for 10 yards on the season
• Scooped up a blocked punt against TSU and returned it 19 yards for his first collegiate touchdown
2021 (Freshman)
• Played in two games
• Ended the season with 19 yards rushing on seven attempts
• Was in on 13 snaps and graded out a winner once
• Named the team’s Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year
• Rushed five times for 14 yards at UConn
• Had two carries for five yards against FIU
2020 (Freshman)
• Did not play in any games
High School
• Lettered in football, track, and soccer at Cardinal Newman School
• Had over 900 yards rushing for his career
• A first team all-state pick at running back and honorable mention cornerback
• Played for Coach Doug Dutton
Personal
• Full name: Jalen Montgomery
• Parents: James Hook and Dorothy McDowell
• Born: 10/28/00
• Major: Aerospace
• Played in all 12 games
• Ended the year with five carries for 15 yards and four total tackles
• Was in on 85 total snaps
• Had three special teams tackles in win over LA Tech and was later named the teams special teams player of the week
• Recorded two carries for seven yards in win over FIU
2022 (r-Freshman)
• Played in 12 games
• Graded out a winner from the coaches 10 times
• Had three total carries for 10 yards on the season
• Scooped up a blocked punt against TSU and returned it 19 yards for his first collegiate touchdown
2021 (Freshman)
• Played in two games
• Ended the season with 19 yards rushing on seven attempts
• Was in on 13 snaps and graded out a winner once
• Named the team’s Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year
• Rushed five times for 14 yards at UConn
• Had two carries for five yards against FIU
2020 (Freshman)
• Did not play in any games
High School
• Lettered in football, track, and soccer at Cardinal Newman School
• Had over 900 yards rushing for his career
• A first team all-state pick at running back and honorable mention cornerback
• Played for Coach Doug Dutton
Personal
• Full name: Jalen Montgomery
• Parents: James Hook and Dorothy McDowell
• Born: 10/28/00
• Major: Aerospace
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