For the New England Patriots of the National Football League, Jalen Mills is a professional cornerback. He is 1.83 m tall and 87 kg in weight. Prior to transferring for his senior year to DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, he attended Lancaster High School. He made 26 tackles, a pick, and six pass breakups in 2011. He signed a letter of intent to play college football for Louisiana State University (LSU) and head coach Les Miles.
Rivals.com rated him as a three-star recruit. He was an LSU Fighting Tigers collegiate football player. In his true freshman season, Mills played cornerback and started all 13 games, compiling 57 tackles and two interceptions. He again started every game in his sophomore season and finished with 67 tackles, three interceptions, and three sacks.
He made 12 starts at safety and one at cornerback as a junior. He had 62 tackles and one interception at the end of the regular season. He missed the first six games as a senior due to an injury. Despite the lost time, CBS Sports named him an All-American for 2015. He was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Mills signed a four-year, $2.41 million contract with the Eagles in May 2016, which also included a $75,856 signing bonus. In December 2020, the Eagles placed him on the reserve/COVID-19 list, then in January 2021, they activated him. Mills agreed to a four-year, $24 million deal with the New England Patriots in March 2021.
Who Is Jalen Mills Girlfriend?
Jalen Mills has a girlfriend named Chania Ray. The couple are currently expecting a child. Chania Ray is a social media influencer.