Jalin Burrell, DB, New Mexico 2019 NFL Draft

New Mexico: Strong coverage corner that is also a sure tackler.

2017 (Junior Season): Played and started all 12 games at corner, finishing fourth on the team in tackles with 53, and second on the team with 10 pass breakups … also had a half tackle for a loss … had a career-high of eight tackles, along with a pass breakup, against New Mexico State … also scored two points when he returned a botched snap on an extra point 83 yards for a two-point defensive conversion … had a career-high three pass breakups in the season opener against Abilene Christian … had two breakups against Utah State … recorded seven tackles at Texas A&M and six at Tulsa … had five tackles against both Air Force and Colorado State.

Junior College: Lettered at Moorpark Junior College for coach Mike Stuart … played free safety, cornerback, wide receiver, punt returner and kick returner … named First Team All-Conference defensive back as a sophomore … named Second Team All-Conference all-purpose as a freshman … as a sophomore he recorded 48 tackles, which was second on the team … led team with seven pass break-ups, and also added two interceptions, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … chose the Lobos over Colorado, Tulsa, Iowa State, Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, UL-Lafayette, Alabama and Cal.

High School: Lettered at Patriot High School for coach Chris Fowler … recorded 79 tackles over his last two seasons, along with a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an interception and a blocked field goal … also played on offense, rushing for 1,163 yards of those two season and catching 59 passes for 714 yards … scored 20 touchdowns in his career and added three two-point conversions … named First Team All-Conference and All-County as a junior and senior.

Personal: Full name is Jalin Danté Burrell … his mother is Patricia Ann Tyler, and has a sister, Ariana … his birthday is September 20, 1996 … majoring in liberal arts.

A JUCO player who quickly proved that he belonged at the D1 level. Burrell initial college experience began at Moonpark Junior College where he received All-Conference accolades in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Departing New Mexico, he received an invitation to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl a validation on making a successful switch from receiver to defensive back.

The long-limbed defensive was one of 33 players invited to a Regional Combine hosted by the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite extensive action at the position Burrell has proven to be a quick study. It is easy to recognize that since the Lobos finished their disappointing 3-9 season, that Burrell has been gaining momentum towards the 2019 NFL Draft.

With good size and speed, Burrell is a tough and aggressive defensive back. He is still learning the nuances of the position but is a devoted student of game film going as far as knowing personal information (nicknames or favorite musician) to throw his opponents off their rhythm during the game. Shows good body control to adjust when playing on the ball. Good hand-eye coordination. Matched up well against the receivers at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. A developmental prospect with plenty of upside who could get a chance in camp.