Houston Cougars#2 · DB Jalen Mayo
96 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 190 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Hampton, VA
Jalen Mayo is a DB (#2) for Houston, from Hampton, VA. In the 2026 season he has 19 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 11
Interceptions 19
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 19
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 11
Coverage 20
Ball-hawking 19
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 19
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 6
Frame 8
Experience 17
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2026 season
19
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
4
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jalen Mayo career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 5 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | SFA | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
17
6
20No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UCF | W 27-17 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Georgia Southern | W 42-28 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 18 | at Texas Tech | L 26-28 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Southern | W 77-6 | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | vs Oregon State | W 33-20 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowHouston DB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownHampton, VA
Jalen Mayo: Houston DB profile and stats
Jalen Mayo is a DB (#2) for Houston, from Hampton, VA. This profile tracks Jalen Mayo's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Houston roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Houston sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Jalen Mayo in the news
All newsRecapHouston beat UCF 27-17 (Week 5, 2026)Houston beat UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and UCF is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapHouston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 (Week 4, 2026)Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Now Houston is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Georgia Southern is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapHouston beat Southern 77-6 (Week 2, 2026)Houston beat Southern 77-6 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 2-0, and Southern is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jalen Mayo play for?
Jalen Mayo plays for Houston, wearing #2 at DB.
What position does Jalen Mayo play?
Jalen Mayo is a DB for Houston.
How tall is Jalen Mayo?
Jalen Mayo is 6-2 and weighs 190 lb.
What year is Jalen Mayo in?
Jalen Mayo is listed as a senior on the Houston roster.
Where is Jalen Mayo from?
Jalen Mayo is from Hampton, VA.
How many tackles does Jalen Mayo have?
Jalen Mayo has 19 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.