Head coach Doug Pederson named Mills the fourth cornerback on the Philadelphia Eagles' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Nolan Carroll, Leodis McKelvin, and Ron Brooks. He competed with Eric Rowe, Ron Brooks, Denzel Rice, and Aaron Grymes for a backup cornerback job throughout training camp. On May 4, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Mills to a four-year, $2.41 million contract that included a signing bonus of $75,856. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Mills in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. ![]() He was ranked the eighth best cornerback prospect by Sports Illustrated and the ninth best cornerback by. All 32 NFL teams were represented by coaches and scouts to watch Mills, Deion Jones, Vadal Alexander, Lamar Louis, Jerald Hawkins, Quentin Thomas, Reid Ferguson, and five others perform drills at LSU's pro day. Mills raised his draft stock after lowering his 40-yard dash time (4.48), but wasn't able to greatly change his combine numbers in the 20 and 10-yard dash. On March 14, 2016, he participated at LSU's pro day and opted to have another attempt at the 40, 20, and 10-yard dash. His 40-yard dash time was mediocre and tied for 33rd among all defensive back prospects. He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine drills. Although he was thought as a top draft pick during his junior year, his stock fell when he suffered a fractured fibula and tore ligaments in his ankle in August 2015. NFL analyst Mel Kiper, CBS Sports, and other draft analysts projected him to be selected as early as the second or third round, while others projected a sixth or seventh round selection. Professional career Ĭoming out of LSU, Mills draft projection varied as NFL draft experts and scouts were split. Despite the missed time, he was named a 2015 All-American by CBS Sports. As a senior in 2015, Mills missed the first six games due to injury. He finished the season with 62 tackles and one interception. As a junior in 2014, he started 12 games at safety and one at cornerback. As sophomore in 2013, he again started all 13 games, recording 67 tackles, three interceptions, and three sacks. Mills started all 13 games at cornerback his true freshman year at LSU in 2012, recording 57 tackles and two interceptions. Mills was rated by as a three-star recruit and committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football under head coach Les Miles. ![]() In 2011, Mills registered 26 tackles, one interception, and six pass breakups, helping the DeSoto Eagles to a 10–2 record and a second-round UIL 5A Division 1 playoff appearance, where they lost 41–31 to Dallas Skyline. ![]() Mills attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, before transferring to DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, for his senior year. Mills was a member of the Eagles for five seasons, winning a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII, before joining the Patriots. He played college football at LSU, where he received first-team All-American honors, and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of 2016 NFL Draft. Jalen Mills (born April 6, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Mills with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017
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