Jalen Berger
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Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
| No. 0 – UCLA Bruins | |
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| Position | Running back |
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| Born | August 30, 2001 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Jalen Berger (born August 30, 2001) is an American college football running back for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State Spartans.
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]