JelaniWhitmore

CBCB#16SDSU Aztecs
6'0" • 185lbs • Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2028
Overall Grade '26
67.6
502nd/994 - CBs
Snap Count '26
326
524th/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
433rd/994 - CBs
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Jelani
Whitmore
CB
#16
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SDSU Aztecs

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Jelani Whitmore is a cornerback for the San Diego State Aztecs who earned a 67.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 502nd among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 68.1 ranked 468th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 60.0 ranked 753rd at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Whitmore broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 78.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 11 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 17 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
San Diego State Aztecs
2020 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
67.6
AVG
502nd/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
68.1
AVG
468th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
70.0
AVG
135th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
60.0
AVG
753rd/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs TXSW
77.3
Week 5, 2026
vs HIUN
75.5
Week 6, 2024
vs VAJM
73.8
Week 3, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@ ORST
42.2
Week 6, 2026
@ IDBO
45.5
Week 10, 2024
vs ORPS
52
Week 1, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
17
552nd/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
433rd/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
254th/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
11
264th/994 CBs
Rank
552
nd
Solo Tackles
17
723
rd
Assists
2
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
459
th
Stops
6
159
th
Sacks
0
612
th
Missed Tackles
5
433
rd
Interceptions
0
355
th
Passer Rating Allowed
78
428
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.5
254
th
Total Pressures
1
601
st
PBUs
1
264
th
Receptions Allowed
11
Rank
524
th
Total Snaps
326
548
th
Run Defense Snaps
141
463
rd
Pass Rush Snaps
3
508
th
Coverage Snaps
182