
Jalen is cousins with incoming freshman Xavier Grimble. He's currently rated as one of the top defensive linemen in the West by the recruiting services and has picked up offers from major programs like Alabama, LSU, Miami, Michigan, and Nebraska.
I'm not the biggest fan of Jalen, but this is an important pick-up from a depth standpoint at the strongside DE spot with Armond Armstead being a senior and Wes Horton a RS-Junior in 2011. Hard to argue with his potential if Ed O and Nick Saban are recruiting him. Those two are the best in the business when it comes to evaluating defensive talent.
The coaching staff will now probably focus on getting some pass rushers on the other end. Their top target is Greg Townsend Jr. who would be a great pick-up. He recently stated that SC is his top school. Another name that has been in the mix is Todd Barr out of Lakewood but he's still waiting on an official offer. Barr could end up projecting on both sides of the line so it's definitely not out of the question that SC can end up with Jalen, Greg, and Todd by the end of the year. That would be a great d-line class.


