Jaylin Alderman

Prior to Miami: Spent first three seasons of career at Louisville (2021-2023), including breakout final season as redshirt sophomore when he started all 14 games…Finished with 62 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 2023… Recorded six total tackles, 1.5 for a loss of six yards, and a pass breakup in 2023 ACC Championship Game…Totaled 79 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks during career with Cardinals…Missed 2022 season…Had game-winning pick-six in final seconds of win over UCF during true freshman season in 2021…Made first start of career against Florida State in first season…Had 17 tackles during debut campaign.

High School: Rated as three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN…Ranked as No. 33 player at position by ESPN…Slotted as No. 57 inside linebacker and No. 117 in Georgia by 247Sports Composite…Ranked as No. 65 inside linebacker and No. 120 prospect in Georgia by 247Sports ..Played outside linebacker and wide receiver at Valdosta High… Named Valdosta Defensive MVP and Class 1-AAAAAA first-team All-State as junior.