Jalen Virgil Explained

Jalen Virgil
Current Team:Denver Broncos
Number:15
Position:Wide receiver / Return specialist
Birth Date:July 13, 1998
Birth Place:Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:210
High School:Mountain View
(Lawrenceville, Georgia)
College:Appalachian State (2016–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:75
Statlabel3:Receiving average
Statlabel4:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:VirgJa00

Jalen Lorenzo Virgil (born July 13, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Appalachian State.

College career

Virgil was a member of the Appalachian State Mountaineers for six seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. In his final season, he caught 15 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown and returned 26 kickoffs for a school-record 781 yards and two touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Virgil signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[2] He made the Broncos' initial 53-man roster out of training camp.[3]

On November 13, 2022, Virgil scored a 66-yard touchdown on his first career reception during a 17–10 loss to the Tennessee Titans.[4]

On August 22, 2023, Virgil was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broncos offseason roster: No. 17, WR Jalen Virgil. Brandon. Walker. Broncos Wire. USA Today. July 22, 2022. August 31, 2022.
  2. Web site: Mountain View grad Jalen Virgil signs with Denver Broncos. Gwinnett Daily Post. April 30, 2022. August 31, 2022.
  3. Web site: Woody Paige: Georgia peaches ripen on Broncos' tree. Woody. Paige. Colorado Springs Gazette. August 30, 2022. August 31, 2022.
  4. Web site: Legwold . Jeff . November 13, 2022 . Jalen Virgil’s first career catch results in 66-yard touchdown for Broncos at Titans . August 31, 2022 . ESPN.com.
  5. Web site: Broncos sign WR Josh Hammond, place WR Jalen Virgil on IR. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 22, 2023.