Quick Intro
Jalen Pitre (born June 3, 1999) is an American football safety currently playing for the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round (37th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft after a standout college career at Baylor Bears.
Height, Weight & Physical Profile
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Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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Weight: ~200 lbs (≈ 90 kg)
Official roster listings confirm him at 6′0″, 200 lbs.
High School & Early Years
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Pitre attended Stafford High School in Stafford, Texas.
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As a senior in high school, he put up impressive numbers: ~83 tackles (59 solo), 7 TFL (tackles for loss), 6 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 1 sack.
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Despite a knee injury during his junior year, he rebounded strongly and earned a three-star recruit rating. He accepted a scholarship offer from Baylor.
Thus, even in high school Pitre displayed versatility — excelling in coverage, run-support, and big-play creation.
College Career & Pre-Draft Profile
At Baylor University, Pitre steadily developed into one of the top defensive backs in college football:
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As a freshman (2017): 37 tackles and 1 sack over 12 games (8 starts)
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2020 (redshirt-junior): Started all 9 games — 60 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 sacks
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2021 (redshirt-senior): Every game started. He earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, plus Consensus All-American honors and First-Team All-Big 12 recognition.
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On top of his statistics, scouts lauded his instincts, speed, coverage ability, and versatility — able to excel both in deep coverage and near the line in run defense.
Because of that performance, he entered the NFL Draft and was chosen 37th overall by the Houston Texans in 2022.
Professional Career & Stats (NFL)
As of the 2025 season (through Week 13), Pitre’s career NFL stat line includes:
| Stat | Value |
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| Total tackles | 345 |
| Sacks | 1.0 |
| Forced fumbles | 2 |
| Fumble recoveries | 2 |
| Pass deflections | 28 |
| Interceptions | 9 |
His performance shows steady production — combining coverage skills (interceptions, pass breakups) with run support (tackles), reflecting the all-around defensive back he was projected to be.
Injury & 2024 Season Update
In late 2024, Pitre suffered a pectoral (chest) injury, which forced him to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery.
He had been playing an expanded role — even taking some nickel cornerback reps in addition to safety — making his absence a big blow for the Texans defense.
This also revived concerns about durability given his aggressive, physical playing style.
Family & Personal Background
Publicly available sources (draft profiles, official bios) give limited information about Pitre’s family. Most coverage focuses on his athletic journey: from high-school standout to college star to NFL player.
Because firm, verifiable information about his parents or relatives is not available in reputable sources, I cannot confidently write about his parents or family background without risking inaccuracy.
Summary & What to Watch Next
Jalen Pitre has, in a relatively short time, built a strong résumé: elite-level play in college, steady production in the NFL, and versatility as both safety and slot/box defender. His physical attributes — 6′0″, ~200 lbs — combine with speed and instincts to make him a defensive asset in multiple roles.
The 2024 injury was a setback; how he bounces back will be crucial. If he returns healthy and retains his aggressiveness and instincts, Pitre could continue establishing himself as one of the more complete defensive backs in the league.
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