Alijah Clark is an American football defensive back who played for Syracuse University from 2022 to 2024. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, and attended Camden High School. Clark began his college football career at Rutgers in 2021, where he played in seven games as a freshman before transferring to Syracuse. In 2022, he became the team’s starting safety. Over his three seasons at Syracuse, he recorded a total of 183 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 9 pass deflections, and 1 interception, according to his Syracuse athletics roster.
On January 3, 2024, Clark declared for the 2025 NFL Draft via Instagram (@agent.cinco). At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, achieved a 33-inch vertical jump, and recorded a 1.53-second 10-yard split. His prospect grade of 5.68 indicates that he could be a bottom-roster player or practice-squad member. Additionally, his Next Gen Stats score of 62 places him in the "average" category (via the NFL official website).
Who is Alijah Clark's Mother?
Alijah Clark was born on July 11, 2003, according to his Syracuse athletics roster. His mother's name is Chekiha Rolen.
Alijah Clark's mother, Chekiha Rolen, is a head nurse in New Jersey, according to her LinkedIn profile. He is her fifth child, and she nicknamed him "Cinco.", according to a Sports Illustrated article about Alijah Clark.
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FAQ on Alijah Clark
A. Alijah Clark attended Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey.
A. Alijah Clark began his collegiate football career at Rutgers University before transferring to Syracuse University.
A. Alijah Clark is 6 feet 1 inch tall, according to the official NFL website.
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