San Diego State Aztecs#20 · S Jelani McLaughlin
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- San Jacinto, CA
Jelani McLaughlin is a S (#20) for San Diego State, from San Jacinto, CA. In the 2026 season he has 32 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 7
Passes defensed 10
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 13
Ball-hawking 7
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 9
Frame 8
Experience 13
How we rate The PAC12.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The PAC12.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
32
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jelani McLaughlin career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SDSU | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | SDSU | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SDSU | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 16 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
29
26
20
49
3
7
0
0
31
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Texas State | W 31-29 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Toledo | L 16-41 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs James Madison | L 13-26 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at UCLA | L 10-28 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Portland State | W 53-20 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSan Diego State S: #20
- ClassJunior
- HometownSan Jacinto, CA
Jelani McLaughlin: San Diego State S profile and stats
Jelani McLaughlin is a S (#20) for San Diego State, from San Jacinto, CA. This profile tracks Jelani McLaughlin's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the San Diego State roster, the Pac-12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where San Diego State sits in the race, check the live Pac-12 standings.
Jelani McLaughlin in the news
All newsRecapSan Diego State edged Texas State 31-29 (Week 5, 2026)San Diego State edged Texas State 31-29 at Snapdragon Stadium. Now San Diego State is 2-3, 1-0 in Pac-12 play, and Texas State is 2-3, 0-1 in Pac-12 play.2026-10-03RecapToledo beat San Diego State 41-16 (Week 4, 2026)Toledo beat San Diego State 41-16 at Glass Bowl. Now Toledo is 3-1, and San Diego State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapJames Madison beat San Diego State 26-13 (Week 3, 2026)James Madison beat San Diego State 26-13 at Snapdragon Stadium. Now James Madison is 3-0, and San Diego State is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jelani McLaughlin play for?
Jelani McLaughlin plays for San Diego State, wearing #20 at S.
What position does Jelani McLaughlin play?
Jelani McLaughlin is a S for San Diego State.
How tall is Jelani McLaughlin?
Jelani McLaughlin is 6-0 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Jelani McLaughlin in?
Jelani McLaughlin is listed as a junior on the San Diego State roster.
Where is Jelani McLaughlin from?
Jelani McLaughlin is from San Jacinto, CA.
How many tackles does Jelani McLaughlin have?
Jelani McLaughlin has 32 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.