Jalen McKenzie serves as the offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). In 2021, he joined the Raiders as an undrafted free agent, following a prosperous stint at the University of Southern California (USC) during his college football career.
Jalen McKenzie, a promising young talent in the NFL, boasts an estimated net worth of $500,000, which is similar to another NFL star, Terrell Bynum. Despite being in the early phases of his NFL journey, he has big opportunities to refine his skills and enhance his earnings.
The anticipation is high for him to contend for a starting role in the future, potentially elevating both his value and salary.
In addition, McKenzie signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, totaling $795,000, with an average annual salary matching that figure. For the year 2024, his earnings will consist of a base salary of $795,000, and his cap hit will also amount to $795,000.
Jalen McKenzie was born in Walnut Creek, California on July 10, 1999. His dad, Raleigh McKenzie, used to play in the NFL, and his uncle, Reggie McKenzie, worked as an NFL executive. He has three siblings, two sisters named Mahkayla and Jasmine McKenzie, and a brother named Kahlil McKenzie
In addition, he went to Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, California. There, he was a standout player in both football and basketball. Jalen helped his football team win the state championship in 2015 and earned the East Bay Athletic League MVP title. Besides football, he played basketball and did track and field in high school.
Jalen McKenzie joined USC in 2017 and took a break from playing in his first year. He started playing in 2018 as a backup right tackle in 12 games. In 2019, he became a regular starter, playing on both the right and left side, and earned an honorable mention in All-Pac-12.
During the 2020 season, he started all six games, mainly at right tackle, and made it to the All-Pac-12 second team. Instead of finishing his last college year, he entered the 2021 NFL draft.
Throughout his time in college, Jalen McKenzie played in 24 games, starting in 18 of them. He was part of the offensive line that protected quarterbacks like Sam Darnold, JT Daniels, Kedon Slovis, and Matt Fink.
Additionally, he blocked running backs such as Ronald Jones II, Aca’Cedric Ware, Stephen Carr, and Vavae Malepeai.
Jalen McKenzie didn't get picked in the 2021 NFL draft, but the Las Vegas Raiders signed him as a free agent on May 6, 2021. He became part of the 53-man roster as a backup offensive tackle and played his first NFL game on September 13, 2021, against the Baltimore Ravens.
In his rookie season, he played in 16 games, mostly on special teams, and helped the Raiders make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
McKenzie is currently with the Raiders until 2023, and there's an expectation that he'll compete for a starting position in the future. He wears jersey number 73, stands at 6’5" tall, and weighs 320 lbs. Being one of the youngest players on the team, he has a promising future ahead of him.
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Jalen McKenzie doesn't share much about his romantic life, and fans are left guessing about his relationship status. People talk about possible partners, but Jalen has never said anything about it publicly. He seems to be good at keeping his personal life private while doing great on the football field.
This privacy isn't just about his current relationships. Even details about his past romances are kept secret. Jalen prefers to keep his private life away from the public eye, letting his skills and hard work in football speak for themselves. He finds happiness in spending time with his family, close friends, and teammates.
Maybe it's this focus on his inner circle that helps him perform so well in his professional career.
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