Jalen Graham was the San Francisco 49ers’ last selection in the 2023 NFL draft, but shouldn’t be overlooked. His dynamic skillset was a boon for Purdue’s secondary last season, and he showed an ability to make plays in big moments to keep the Boilermakers’ heads above water.
Whether he will make an impact for the 49ers in 2023 is unknown, but judging from his highlight reel from college, he should be able to push for snaps in training camp. Check out his best plays from Purdue below to get a sense of what he might bring to the table for San Francisco ahead of the 2023 season:
Another fun LB pick by the 49ers with Jalen Graham. Played a big nickel/overhang role at Purdue. Great change of direction and awesome effort to always get to the football. Like the lateral agility: pic.twitter.com/A4HRJgNlrb
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
This Purdue Pick 6 was erased because LB Jalen Graham “excessively high stepped” into the end zone and was given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty 🙄 pic.twitter.com/UsbMvwCLKb
— Bad Sports Refs (@BadSportsRefs) November 20, 2022
While Derrick Barnes is making a name for himself in the #NFL, Jalen Graham has the goods to be a coveted #NFLDraft prospect #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/q0ClAebL2W
— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) October 30, 2021
Detroit King S Marvin Grant with the forced fumble and Cass Tech S Jalen Graham with the recovery for Purdue.
— The D Zone (@TheD_Zone) November 2, 2020
When Jalen Graham hits you, he’s trying to separate that ball from you like he did here 💥 #Browns #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/eMjPvOwxMD
— c🟢nn🟣r (@BernienChompz) February 24, 2023
