A downhill safety who rebuilt his career at Notre Dame after a season-ending injury at Virginia Tech, then signed with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent.
Jalen Stroman spent four seasons at Virginia Tech before a graduate transfer to Notre Dame gave him one final shot to prove himself on a national stage. He took it, delivering a signature interception return and a blocked punt in a win over Syracuse, and now looks to carve out a role in San Francisco's secondary as a rookie free agent.
Path to the league
Stroman was a three-star recruit out of Patriot High School in Nokesville, Virginia, and spent 2021 through 2024 at Virginia Tech before his final college season was cut short by injury. He transferred to Notre Dame for 2025, seeking a fresh start and a chance to compete for a national championship. San Francisco signed him as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2026.
Career highlights
Over four seasons at Virginia Tech, Stroman recorded roughly 106 tackles and multiple pass deflections and forced fumbles before his 2024 campaign ended early. He earned an invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl off the strength of his 2025 production at Notre Dame, showcasing the range and instincts that made him a riser in draft evaluations despite going unselected.
2025 season recap
In his lone season with the Irish, Stroman posted 37 tackles, one sack, and his first career interception, which he returned 44 yards for a touchdown against Syracuse. He added a blocked punt in that same game that set up another Notre Dame score, a signature performance that boosted his draft stock heading into the offseason.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jalen Stroman
- Bleacher Report: Jalen Stroman 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Notre Dame
- Hometown
- Bristow, VA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
