Jalen Jelks is an EDGE out of Oregon. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 0% elite, 7% starter.
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
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“…Long-limbed edge worker who might be best suited as a 3-4 outside linebacker unless he can add much needed strength and mass. As a junior interior defender, Jelks was often physically outmatched, but he showed the tenacity and talent to still be productive and disruptive. Some teams will struggle with where he fits from a position standpoint, but he could challenge for reps early in his career as a designated pass ru…”
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