Wayne State University Athletics

2014:  Dressed for the final home game, but did not see any playing time.

High School:  A 2014 graduate of Chandler Park Academy ... was a three-year varsity member for coach John Jergovich ... helped CPA to an 8-3 mark as a senior by recording seven interceptions and making 57 tackles ... named to the All-Conference squad ... totaled 26 tackles as a junior and had three interceptions along with three fumble recoveries ... helped the Eagles to an 8-3 record in 2011, and three consecutive state playoff appearances in Division 4 ... saw playing time at wide receiver ... served as a football team captain ... also played basketball and ran track (long jump) for CPA.

Personal:  Full name--Jalen R. Murphy ... born June 27, 1996, in Detroit ... son of Reginald and Takia Simpson ... has three younger brothers Jerin, Jamier and Aaron ... is majoring in elementary education.