Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor is an NFL wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders as of September 21, 2026. The Raiders signed Nailor as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026, after he spent his first four NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Las Vegas listed him on its 2026 roster and placed him atop one of the team’s wide-receiver depth-chart positions for Week 2.

Born March 2, 1999, in Palmdale, California, Nailor attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas and later played at Michigan State. He measured six feet and 190 pounds on the Raiders’ roster. At Michigan State, he developed a reputation as a versatile, explosive playmaker and earned the nickname “Speedy.” The Spartans recognized his big-play ability and his contributions as a receiver and return specialist.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Jalen Nailor in the sixth round, 191st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. His style is built around acceleration, vertical route running and the ability to create separation downfield, traits that made him a valued deep threat in Minnesota. His move to Las Vegas in 2026 marked a return to the area where he established himself as a high-school prospect.