Christopher Newport University

2013 - Sophomore - Excelled as a reserve defensive back for much of the season before taking over as a starting cornerback during the last two games of the year ... Intercepted his first career pass and added a season-high six tackles at LaGrange on November 2 ... Earned his first start against Averett on November 9 and pieced together an outstanding effort with two interceptions, a pass breakup, and five tackles ... Also contributed five tackles, including one for a loss, at Methodist on October 5 ... Had at least two tackles in seven of his nine appearances.

2012 - Freshman - Did not see game action for the Captains.

At Kellam - Played four years at cornerback under Coach Hassul and Coach Duwitt...2-time District Champion during his sophomore and junior year...2nd Team All-Beach during his senior year.

Personal - Jalen D. Nellum was born December 27, 1994...Son of Jay and Felecia Nellum...Has one brother, Jay II and one sister, Alicia...Person history he’d most like to meet is Martin Luther King Jr...Dream vacation is to Cancun...His favorite movie is "Boyz ‘n the Hood"...His goal in life is to be successful...Majoring in Sociology.