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Jalen Buckley

Western Michigan running back, 1st college season. Eligible for the 2029 NFL draft. Dynasty rookie value 629: 18th in the 2029 class, RB11 at his position.

Is Jalen Buckley eligible for the 2029 NFL draft?

No. Jalen Buckley is in his 1st college season. Players must be three years out of high school, so his first draft is 2029.

Jalen Buckley draft projection

  • Picks 1 to 16: under 1%
  • Picks 17 to 32: under 1%
  • Round 2: under 1%
  • Round 3: 6%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 22%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 44%
  • Not drafted that year: 27%

Measurables

    Jalen Buckley college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026Western Michigan10167 carries for 832 yards and 10 TD, 10 catches for 109164.1
    2025Western Michigan12171 carries for 829 yards and 8 TD, 12 catches for 75156.4
    2024Western Michigan9120 carries for 657 yards and 8 TD, 12 catches for 98135.5
    2023Western Michigan11189 carries for 997 yards and 10 TD, 18 catches for 161193.8

    NFL comparisons for Jalen Buckley

    • Joey Iosefa: Hawai'i 2014, 151 carries for 617 yards and 8 TD, 11 catches for 76. Drafted 2015, round 7, pick 231.
    • Darius Jackson: Eastern Michigan 2015, 208 carries for 1,078 yards and 14 TD, 21 catches for 201. Drafted 2016, round 6, pick 216.
    • Isaiah Davis: South Dakota State 2023, 227 carries for 1,529 yards and 17 TD, 22 catches for 190. Drafted 2024, round 5, pick 173. Best NFL season 4.5 PPR points a game.

    College players most like him

    • Rashon Brown, Bethune-Cookman
    • Steven Robinson, Southern Miss
    • Kenny Smith, Monmouth

    Schedule and projections

    WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
    12v Eastern Michigan9717.5
    13v Miami (OH)21814.0

    Questions

    Is Jalen Buckley eligible for the 2029 NFL draft?

    No. Jalen Buckley is in his 1st college season. Players must be three years out of high school, so his first draft is 2029.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like Jalen Buckley?

    Joey Iosefa (Hawai'i, 2014), Darius Jackson (Eastern Michigan, 2015), Isaiah Davis (South Dakota State, 2023) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is Jalen Buckley's dynasty value?

    629 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 18th in the 2029 class and RB11 at his position.

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