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Former UNLV DB Jalen Catalon signs with Missouri

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Jalen Catalon (Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports)

Former UNLV defensive back Jalen Catalon signed with Missouri out of the NCAA transfer portal. This will be the fourth school of his college career.

Catalon originally played for Arkansas for a couple of seasons out of high school. He then transferred to Texas for the 2023 season and spent 2024 with UNLV.

Catalon played in 13 games this past season for UNLV. He finished with 96 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, five interceptions and four pass breakups.

As a member of the Class of 2019, Catalon was a four-star recruit out of Mansfield (Texas) Legacy, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 33 overall prospect in the state, the No. 28 safety in the class and the No. 261 overall prospect in the class.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

Jalen Catalon signs with Missouri

Now that Missouri landed Catalon, he fills the gap left by Jaren Sensabaugh. The freshman decided to depart Mizzou after one season.

Sensabaugh did not see the field this year. He released a statement Saturday.

“Thank you Mizzou for the opportunity to compete in the SEC,” Sensabaugh wrote. “As for my family and I, we feel it is in my best intereste to explore other opportunities. With that being said, I am officially entering the NCAA transfer Portal with 4 years of eligibility remaining.”

With Sensabaugh out, another came in with Stephen Hall leaving Washington State for Missouri.

Hall has one year of eligibility to play for Eli Drinkwitz and the Tigers. He was highly recruited during his stay in the portal, receiving offers from the likes of Ole Miss and Florida before committing to Missouri.

Hall totaled 70 tackles across his two seasons of production at Washington State. He logged 50 of those this past season, along with the first interception of his career. He returned the interception 100 yards during the season opener on Aug. 31 against Portland State.