Jalen Moreno-Cropper Explained

Jalen Moreno-Cropper
Currentteam:Dallas Cowboys
Number:16
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:3 May 2001
Birth Place:Parlier, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:172
Highlights:
  • First-team All-Mountain West (2022)
  • Second-team All-Mountain West (2021)
High School:Buchanan
(Clovis, California)
College:Fresno State (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:MoreJa01

Jalen Moreno-Cropper (born May 3, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State.

Early life and high school

Moreno-Cropper grew up in Parlier, California and initially attended Sanger High School before transferring to Buchanan High School for his senior year.[1] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at nearby Fresno State over offers from Power 5 programs such as Utah, Nebraska, California, and Oregon.[2]

College career

Moreno-Cropper caught 15 passes for 196 yards and also rushed for 343 yards and three touchdowns during his freshman season at Fresno State.[3] As a sophomore he led the Bulldogs with 37 receptions and 520 receiving yards and had five touchdown receptions.[4] Moreno-Cropper was named second-team All-Mountain West Conference after catching 85 passes for 899 yards with 11 touchdowns during his junior season.[5] He was named first-team All-Mountain West as a senior and had 84 receptions for 1,093 yards and five touchdowns.[6]

Professional career

Moreno-Cropper signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[7] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] [9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 15, 2024.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Galaviz . Anthony . November 26, 2018 . What college will Buchanan wide receiver Jalen Cropper play for? . April 21, 2023 . The Fresno Bee.
  2. Web site: Ourique . Lucio . November 25, 2018 . Fresno State lands big-time 4-Star local commit Jalen Cropper . April 21, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Yang . Vongni . November 19, 2020 . Jalen Cropper shines as Fresno State's big-play threat . April 21, 2023 . Visalia Times-Delta.
  4. Web site: Moore . Jackson . April 6, 2021 . Fresno State WR Jalen Cropper among Bulldogs' most improved . April 21, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  5. Web site: July 11, 2022 . Cropper named to All-America team . April 21, 2023 . Hanford Sentinel.
  6. Web site: Moore . Jackson . December 18, 2022 . Fresno State WR Jalen Cropper announces NFL Draft entry confirmation . April 21, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  7. Web site: Moore . Jackson . April 29, 2023 . Fresno State WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper signs with Dallas Cowboys . June 25, 2023 . 247Sports . en.
  8. Web site: Harris . Nick . August 29, 2023 . Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season . 2024-07-13 . DallasCowboys.com.
  9. Web site: Walker . Patrik . August 30, 2023 . Cowboys move two to IR, reveal 2023 practice squad . 2024-07-13 . DallasCowboys.com.
  10. Web site: Ochoa . RJ . January 15, 2024 . Dallas Cowboys announce 8 players signed to reserve/future contracts . 2024-01-19 . Blogging the Boys . SB Nation.

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