History of Jalen Tolbert in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 13, 2026

Jalen Curtis Tolbert is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, Tolbert played college football for the South Alabama Jaguars.

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February 27, 1999: Jalen Tolbert Born

On February 27, 1999, Jalen Curtis Tolbert was born. He would become an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist.

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2019: Entered Starting Lineup

In 2019, Jalen Tolbert entered the starting lineup as a redshirt sophomore, finishing the season with 27 receptions for 521 yards and six touchdowns.

2020: All-Sun Belt Conference First Team

In 2020, Tolbert was named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference. He had 64 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns. He set a school record with 252 yards against Arkansas State.

2021: Offensive Player of the Year

In 2021, Tolbert was named first-team All-Sun Belt and the conference's Offensive Player of the Year, leading the conference in receptions (82), receiving yards (1,474) and yards per reception (18.0), while scoring eight touchdowns.

2022: Drafted by Dallas Cowboys

In 2022, Jalen Tolbert was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the NFL draft.

2022: NFL Rookie Season

In 2022, as a rookie, Jalen Tolbert appeared in eight games and one start, recording two receptions for 12 yards.

2023: First Career Touchdown

In 2023, specifically in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Tolbert scored his first career touchdown on a seven-yard reception. He ended the season with 22 receptions for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns.

2024: Game-Winning Touchdown

In 2024, specifically in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tolbert caught the game-winning touchdown on a 4-yard pass. He finished the season with 49 receptions for 610 yards and seven touchdowns.

2025: Key Reception in Overtime

In 2025, during Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers in overtime, Tolbert had a 34-yard reception that put the Cowboys at Green Bay's 5-yard line, contributing to a 40-40 tie game.