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Jersey Number 3
Jalen Emery
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Pearland, Texas
- High School:
- Shadow Creek HS
As a Sophomore (2023)
As a Freshman (2021)
High School
- Appeared in seven games and made two starts
- 154 snaps at wide corner
- 32 snaps on special teams
- Nine tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup
- Nine tackles came across first three games
- Four tackles vs. UTSA (Sept. 2) and TCU (Sept. 16)
- 2022-23 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team
- Appeared in 12 games (496 snaps)
- Started final six games of season
- 440 snaps at wide corner
- 24 snaps on punt return
- 26 tackles led all UH freshman
- 22 solo stops and seven passes defended
- Seven pass breakups were tied for most among AAC freshmen
- Tackles in five of final six games
- Seven tackles vs. Temple (Nov. 12) and vs. Tulsa (Nov. 26)
As a Freshman (2021)
- Redshirted
- Did not see action
High School
- Three-star prospect by 247Sports
- Nation’s No. 117 overall cornerback (247Sports)
- State of Texas’ No. 209 overall player (247Sports)
- Helped Shadow Creek to Texas 5A Division I state title as junior
- Team finished with perfect 16-0 record
- Played sophomore season at Houston Lamar
- Two interceptions, seven passes defended and 35 tackles as sophomore
- Chose Houston over Duke, Louisiana, Nevada, North Texas and Wake Forest, among others
- Nickname: Speed
- Played in high school with Josh Diaz
- Hobbies: swimming and having fun outdoors
- Describes himself as funny, exciting and loving
- Favorite childhood memory is going to the water park with his family
- Game day rituals include praying for safety and for a victory
- Dream job outside of football: coach or doctor
- Loves playing basketball and golf during his free time
- Hidden talent: He can read peoples minds
- Chose UH to stay close to his family and put on for the city
- Fears sharks
- One word to describe himself on the field: demon
- If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: hibachi
- His motivation for working hard: his mother and family back home
- Best advice: stay humble no matter how high you get
- Sports hero: his mother and father -- saw how hard they worked to provide; he hopes to return the favor
- Most memorable feat: East Carolina vs Houston
- Interesting fact: doesn’t eat cheese
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
National Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03
Postgame Press Conference (at Baylor)
Saturday, November 29
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. TCU (Players)
Saturday, November 22
