Jalen Berger Explained

Jalen Berger (born August 30, 2001) is an American football running back for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State Spartans.

High school career

A native of Newark, New Jersey, Berger attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey.^[1] As a senior, he rushed 840 yards with 12 touchdowns and added 27 receptions for 357 yards and four touchdowns. Berger was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. He committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to play college football.^{[2] [3]}

College career

Wisconsin

As a true freshman at Wisconsin in 2020, Berger played in four games and made one start. He led the team with 301 yards on 60 carries with two touchdowns.^[4] Berger played in only three games in 2021, before being dismissed from the team.^[5] He finished the year with 88 yards on 24 carries with a touchdown.

Michigan State

After his dismissal, Berger transferred to Michigan State University.^{[6] [7] [8]} He entered the 2022 season splitting carries with fellow transfer, Jarek Broussard.

On April 23, 2024, Berger announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.^[9]

UCLA

On July 22, 2024, Berger announced that he would transfer to UCLA.^[10]

External links

• Wisconsin Badgers bio
• Michigan State Spartans bio
• UCLA Bruins bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cooper . Darren . Jalen Berger a one-of-a-kind player for Don Bosco football . . October 10, 2018 . September 14, 2022 . Jalen Berger defies comparison. The Don Bosco junior does things that normal high school football players don't.... He's soft-spoken, born and raised in Newark, the sixth child to Kesha and Terrance..
2. Web site: Hunt . Todderick . January 4, 2020 . Jalen Berger, N.J.'s top recruit, commits to Wisconsin over Rutgers and UCLA during All-American Bowl on NBC . September 14, 2022 . NJ.com . en.
3. Web site: Cooper . Darren . Don Bosco football star Jalen Berger commits to Wisconsin . January 4, 2020 . September 14, 2022 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
4. Web site: Milewski . Todd D. . Badgers' Jalen Berger more interested in what's next than questions about his opening-game absence . September 13, 2021 . September 14, 2022 . madison.com . en.
5. Web site: Dinich . Heather . October 10, 2021 . Wisconsin RB Berger dismissed from program . September 14, 2022 . ESPN . en.
6. Web site: Austin . Kyle . August 16, 2022 . Michigan State's Jalen Berger eager to return to field after departure from Wisconsin . September 14, 2022 . mlive . en.
7. Web site: Michigan State lands former Wisconsin RB Jalen Berger, Badgers' leading rusher in 2020 . September 14, 2022 . November 29, 2021 . The Athletic . en.
8. Web site: Solari . Chris . Michigan State football lands transfer RB Jalen Berger from Wisconsin . November 29, 2021 . September 14, 2022 . Detroit Free Press . en-US.
9. Web site: Michigan State Loses 3rd Running Back To Transfer Portal. Sports Illustrated. Matthew. Lounsberry. April 23, 2024. August 21, 2024.
10. Web site: Michigan State transfer running back Jalen Berger expected to join UCLA. On3.com. Griffin. McVeigh. July 22, 2024. August 21, 2024.