Jelani McLaughlin Season 2024

REDSHIRT SEASON (2023)
Utilized redshirt season in his first year with the Aztecs.

HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four years at Citrus Valley High School in Redlands, California … Led the Blackhawks to a 30-11 record over his four years, including a 9-3 mark in 2022 and 4-1 record in Citrus Belt League play … Was the co-defensive player of the league and a first-team pick as a senior … Also garnered all-Inland Empire honors multiple years … According to MaxPreps, totaled 287 tackles over his four years (192 solo), including 19 tackles for loss, eight interceptions, 13 pass deflections, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick … Also was used in the return game with 11 career kick returns for 268 yards (24.4 avg.) and two punt returns for 20 yards (10.0 avg.) … Logged 87 tackles as a senior in 2022 and 92 as a junior in 2021 … Also played basketball at CVHS … Is a consensus three-star recruit by 247sports, Rivals and ESPN … Owns a 247sports composite rating of 83.67 … Received a scout grade of 83 from 247sports and 73 from ESPN … Picked San Diego State over offers from Washington, Oregon State, Washington State, Arizona, Colorado, Utah State, UNLV, New Mexico and many FCS schools.