New Mexico Lobos#22 · DE Jalen Charles
81 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 245 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Manvel, TX
Jalen Charles is a DE (#22) for New Mexico, from Manvel, TX. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 17
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 15
Weight 15
Frame 15
Experience 13
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2026 season
6
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jalen Charles career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNM | 3 | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 3 | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UTEP | W 61-7 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mercyhurst | W 70-7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Central Michigan | W 38-7 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNew Mexico DE: #22
- ClassJunior
- HometownManvel, TX
Jalen Charles: New Mexico DE profile and stats
Jalen Charles is a DE (#22) for New Mexico, from Manvel, TX. This profile tracks Jalen Charles's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the New Mexico roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where New Mexico sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Jalen Charles in the news
All newsRecapNew Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 (Week 5, 2026)New Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 at University Stadium (NM). Now New Mexico is 4-1, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and UTEP is 1-4, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNew Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 (Week 4, 2026)New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Now New Mexico is 3-1, and New Mexico State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jalen Charles play for?
Jalen Charles plays for New Mexico, wearing #22 at DE.
What position does Jalen Charles play?
Jalen Charles is a DE for New Mexico.
How tall is Jalen Charles?
Jalen Charles is 6-3 and weighs 245 lb.
What year is Jalen Charles in?
Jalen Charles is listed as a junior on the New Mexico roster.
Where is Jalen Charles from?
Jalen Charles is from Manvel, TX.
How many tackles does Jalen Charles have?
Jalen Charles has 6 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.