Jalen Lorenzo Virgil, a wide receiver and return specialist for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, was born on July 13, 1998. At Appalachian State, he participated in college football.
For six seasons, Virgil played for the Appalachian State Mountaineers, redshirting his true freshman year. In his final season, he returned 26 kickoffs for a school-record 781 yards and two touchdowns while catching 15 catches for 226 yards and one score.
On April 30, 2022, Virgil signed a non-drafted free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos. Out of training camp, he was included on the 53-man roster for the Broncos.
During a 17-10 loss against the Tennessee Titans on November 13, 2022, Virgil scored a 66-yard touchdown on his first career reception.
How Fast Is Jalen Virgil?
Finding speed is never easy, especially for a large, muscular person like that. At his pro day earlier this year, Virgil completed a 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds despite his stature (6-1, 210 pounds).
How Good Is Jalen Virgil?
The Broncos’ rookie wide receiver Jalen Virgil stood out during their difficult 17-10 loss to the Titans.
He bench-pressed 405 pounds, bench-pressed with a close grip of 345 pounds, and performed a sumo deadlift of 600 pounds while weighing just 210 pounds.