Jalen Mills

Jalen Mills was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Philadelphia on March 19, 2021 ... Originally drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft ... Re-signed by Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent (3/24/20).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Jalen Mills was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Philadelphia on March 19, 2021 ... Originally drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft ... Re-signed by Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent (3/24/20).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2023 (10/4)

• Serves as a reserve safety for the New England Patriots secondary.
• Made his first start of the 2023 season vs. Buffalo (10/22).
• Made his second start of the season at Miami (10/29).

2022 (10/10)

• Played and started in 10 games at cornerback and recorded 31 tackles (26 solo, 5 assists), two interceptions for 28 yards and 5 forced fumbles.
• Was inactive due to injury at Green Bay (10/2) and for the final six games vs. Buffalo (12/1), at Arizona (12/12) at Las Vegas (12/18) vs. Cincinnati (12/24) vs. Miami (1/1) and at Buffalo (1/8).
• Intercepted Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the first quarter at Pittsburgh (9/18). It was his first as a Patriot. He also recorded six total tackles in the game.
• Recorded his second interception of the season when he picked off QB Jacobi Brissett in the third quarter at Cleveland (10/16) and returned it 15 yards to the Cleveland 40-yard line.
• Was part of the defensive unit vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20) that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.

2021 (16/16, 0/0)

• Started the season-opener at cornerback vs. Miami (9/12).
• Broke up a critical pass in the end zone at the end of the first half that helped hold Miami to a field goal.
• Saw significant time as a starting cornerback on the right side at N.Y. Jets (9/19) and vs. New Orleans (9/26).
• Started and played every snap (78) vs. Tampa Bay (10/3).
• Inactive at Houston (10/10) due to a hamstring injury.
• Returned to the starting lineup vs. Dallas (10/17) with eight total tackles.
• Made three tackles, including one tackle for loss, as a starting cornerback vs. N.Y. Jets (10/24).
• Posted three total tackles and one pass defensed as a starting cornerback at L.A. Chargers (10/31).
• Recorded two tackles and a pass defensed as a starter at Carolina (11/7).
• Started at cornerback and recorded two solo tackles vs. Cleveland (11/14).
• Left the game in the first quarter at Atlanta (11/18) due to injury but quickly returned.
• Had two passes defensed vs. Tennessee (11/28). Recovered a fumble in the third quarter forced by J.C. Jackson.
• Started at cornerback and recorded two tackles at Indianapolis (12/18).
• Started at cornerback and recorded six solo tackles vs. Buffalo (12/26).
• Recorded four tackles vs. Jacksonville (1/2), including two passes defensed.
• Posted three total tackles at Miami (1/9).
• Placed on Covid Reserve list.

2020 (15/15 - Philadelphia)

• Started all 15 games he played in (13 at safety, two at cornerback) and totaled a career-high 74 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception returned for 5 yards, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.
• Did not play in the season finale at Washington (1/3) after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Dec. 31.
• Registered a season-high seven tackles vs. L.A. Rams (9/20)
• Posted five tackles and finished 1.5 sacks, the first of his career vs. Cincinnati (9/27).
• Made four tackles and forced the first fumble of his career vs. Baltimore (10/18).
• Notched four tackles and had an interception as part of a 22-21 win vs. N.Y. Giants (10/22).
• Matched a season-high with seven tackles vs. Seattle (11/30).

2019 (9/9, 1/1 - Philadelphia)

• Missed the first six games of the season after being placed on the Reserve/PUP list.
• Started all nine regular-season games he played in at cornerback and registered 41 tackles, one interception and seven passes defended.
• Started in the Wild Card Playoff loss vs. Seattle (1/5) and made four tackles.
• Made his season debut at Dallas (10/20) and tallied a season-high eight tackles and an interception.
• Matched his season-high of eight tackles and defended one pass in the win vs. Dallas (12/22).

2018 (8/8, 0/0)

• Started all eight games he played in at cornerback and registered 41 tackles, nine passes defended and one tackle on special teams. Was inactive due to injury for four games being placed on IR on Dec. 8.
• Made four tackles and a single-game career-high three passed defended vs. Minnesota (10/7).
• Tallied a season-high nine tackles and defended two passes in the win at N.Y. Giants (10/11).

2017 (15/15, 3/3 - Philadelphia)

• Started all 15 regular-season games he played in at cornerback and finished with 64 tackles and a career-high three interceptions (one returned for a TD) and a career-high 14 passes defended.
• Started all three playoff contests, including the Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots and totaled 13 tackles and five passes defended.
• Was inactive for the regular-season finale vs. Dallas (12/31).
• Posted nine tackles, an interception and two passes defended in the season opener at Washington (9/10).
• Tallied a single-game career-high 12 tackles and two passes defended vs. N.Y. Giants (9/24).
• Made three tackles and picked off a passed he returned 37 yards for his first career touchdown vs. San Francisco (10/29). Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts, becoming the first Eagle to win the award since 2007.

2016 (16/2 - Philadelphia)

• Played in all 16 games with two starts at cornerback as a rookie and posted 61 tackles, seven passes defended and one special teams tackle.
• Made his NFL debut vs. Cleveland (9/11) and made two tackles.
• Posted a season-high seven tackles and defended one pass at Washington (10/16).
• Tallied three tackles and a season-high two passes defended vs. Green Bay (11/28).

COLLEGE

• Played seven games as a senior at LSU in 2015 after suffering a preseason injury. Was first-team All-America selection by CBS Sports after finishing with 30 tackles, one sack and three passes defensed.
• Started 12 games at safety and one at nickelback as a junior in 2014 and tallied 62 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed.
• Started 13 games and posted 67 tackles, three sacks and tied for the team lead with three interceptions as a sophomore in 2013.
• Earned 2012 Freshman First-Team All-America honors after starting all 13 games at cornerback and registering 57 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed.

PERSONAL

• Born April 6, 1994 to Kisa Mills, and has one older brother Jaquan.
• Nickname is "Green Goblin"
• Spent one season at DeSoto (Texas) High School and helped lead his team to a 10-2 record as a senior, after transferring from Lancaster High School.
• Played wide receiver and quarterback before moving to defensive back as a junior in high school.

EXTRA POINTS

• Jalen Mills has embraced his nickname "The Green Goblin." The origins of the nickname started out as a joke during his rookie season with Philadelphia when he dyed his hair green. Mills is not sure whether it was a coach or the media but the spiderman villain nickname was inspired and took off with the fans. Said Mills, "It just kind of came from my rookie year and then just throughout my years playing for the Eagles, my style of play. That's what I get it from. It's kind of something that I stuck with."
• Two-for-One Special: learn about the meaning behind Mills' jersey number.