Hello all! My name is Jalen Jones, and I am a writer for Bring it to the Table. I am from Detroit, Michigan, and currently reside there, although I have also lived in Chicago. I am a huge sports fanatic and have been since a kid; some of my favorite leagues include the NFL, NASCAR, NCAAF, and NBA. Football was my first love, thanks to my dad, who played at the collegiate level. Growing up hearing his stories made me want to follow in his footsteps, and I ended up playing from fifth grade all the way through the end of high school. Some of my favorite athletes include Josh Allen, Cade Cunningham, and Bubba Wallace. All of these athletes embody toughness, grit, and reliability; things I try to emulate in my day-to-day life. Aside from sports, I am a huge human rights activist, physical trainer, and work as a data scientist. I am incredibly proud of where I am in my life, and I only want to be better as time goes on. 

I have always wanted a platform to speak about sports, and now that I am on the team, I am eternally grateful for this opportunity. I never thought I’d be a writer, but writing about sports will be a very natural ascent for me. Having a chance to speak about my passion with people like me means the world. My main goals while writing for Bring it to the Table are to provide personable, delightful, insightful, and efficient articles for the readers and for my team.