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Jalen Likely stats, 2026

Jacksonville State (5–2, Conference USA). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jalen Likely is a running back for Jacksonville State (5–2). Among running backs this season he's 109th in yards per carry (5.5), 141st in rushing TDs (3), 149th in catches (8), in 5 games. This week: Jacksonville State at New Mexico State.

Rushing yards231219th of 427 running backs
Carries42235th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry5.5109th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs3141st of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Jalen Likely?

Position
Running back
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-8
Weight
190 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Brewton, AL

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jalen Likely's rushing stats

He's 109th of 372 running backs in yards per carry (5.5) and 141st of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards231219th of 427
Carries42235th of 428
Yards per carry5.5109th of 372
Rushing TDs3141st of 351

The season

Jalen Likely's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 13th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.47) and 252nd of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (39.5%).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate39.5%252nd of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)3254th of 393
EPA per play0.4713th of 357

The season

Jalen Likely's receiving stats

He's 54th of 108 running backs in receiving TDs (1) and 149th of 395 running backs in catches (8).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches8149th of 395
Receiving yards61156th of 392
Receiving TDs154th of 108

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jalen Likely's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Jacksonville State7527.40360
2026Jacksonville State422315.538611
Career492835.8311671

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jalen Likely's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Jacksonville State-0.54-0.22-1.18———-1.61%
2026Jacksonville State+0.25+0.54+0.1939.5%7.9%12.5%12.715%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jalen Likely's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1at North Dakota StateL 7–3311214123
3vs. Georgia SouthernW 31–2786002
4vs. Middle TennesseeW 23–13327010
6at Kennesaw StateW 27–264011103
9New Mexico State394100

FAQ

Questions about Jalen Likely

What position does Jalen Likely play?

Jalen Likely plays running back for Jacksonville State, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Jalen Likely from, and what year is he?

Jalen Likely is a sophomore running back for Jacksonville State, listed at 5-8 and 190 pounds, from Brewton, AL.

How tall is Jalen Likely, and how much does he weigh?

Jalen Likely is listed at 5-8 and 190 pounds on Jacksonville State's 2026 roster.

What year is Jalen Likely?

Jalen Likely is a sophomore.

What are Jalen Likely's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jalen Likely has 283 rushing yards on 49 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 11 catches for 67 yards.

Who does Jalen Likely play for?

Jacksonville State (5–2, Conference USA), where he plays running back and wears No. 6.

How did Jalen Likely play in his last game?

Week 9 against New Mexico State: 39 rushing yards, 4 carries, 1 rushing TD.

What are Jalen Likely's stats this season?

231 rushing yards, 42 carries, 5.5 yards per carry, 3 rushing TDs, 39.5% rushing success rate in 5 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jalen Likely rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 109th of 372 in yards per carry, 141st of 351 in rushing TDs, 149th of 395 in catches.

When does Jalen Likely play next?

Jacksonville State visits New Mexico State Wed, Oct 28, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: Jacksonville State.

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