Jalin Conyers had a breakout sophomore season tallying 422 receiving yards, the most by a Sun Devil tight end since Chris Coyle had 423 in 2013. He had 228 yards in the final six games which ranked fourth-most among FBS tight ends and finished the year with 170 yards after contact which ranked fifth in the country despite being significantly used in the offense in the latter half of last season.
The Texas native looks to be a prominent asset to the Sun Devil offense in 2023, as he will be representing the Sun Devils at Pac-12 Media Day (Friday, July 21) in Las Vegas. We asked him a ton of questions and he answered. Learn more about Jalin below...
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Jeff Gordon and Texas Roadhouse
One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the ASU uniform for the first time: Determined
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid
My favorite professor or academic person at ASU: Academic Advisor Kelli Benjamin
The most upset you have ever been on the field was: When we lost to Arizona in 2022
The happiest you have ever been on the field: When we beat Colorado in 2022
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Kobe Bryant's Last Game
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? My Time is Now (John Cena)
What did like best about your hometown? It was super small and unique, no place like it. You know everyone, the whole town supports. As close as the movie "Friday Night Lights" as it gets.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Remember the Titans
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Forever by Drake
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? Depends on the dance and probably knowing me about 10 minutes ago.
What is one of your favorite quotes? "Prove Them Wrong" "Small Town, Big Dreams"
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Mowing the lawn
What is your favorite form of exercise? Golf
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Mom
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Witness my mom playing college basketball.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Learn how to be a WWE wrestler.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? I would use Snapchat when my parents told me not too.
What story does your family always tell about you? Everytime we went to a restaurant, I would take the little sugar packets and use them as football players and play with them at the table.
What's your favorite show/series and why? Friends because it has every emotion you need in a good TV show. And Monica and Rachel.
If you were a character on a show/series, which one would you be? Poe from Kung Fu Panda
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? "Corn"
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I love cooking
What is your favorite commercial? Be like Mike commercial
A Sun Devil "story" that has put a lump in your throat: Trenton Bourguet's walk-on story.
Game/event where you learned the most from? High School football games when I was a ball boy
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? I'd live in the South in the same time as now.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? To never give up on my dreams
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Entering the transfer portal.
What is your favorite road trip destination? Nashville.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Italian Sausage.
How do you like your steak cooked? Medium
Favorite pro athlete you have been around: Patrick Mahomes
Most underrated coach you have been around: Gruver head coach Terry Felderhoff from high school
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see: Arizona State upsetting Oregon in football in 2019.
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school: That not everyone is going to like you and it's okay.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at: 10 p.m.
Last book I read: Friday Night Lights
Last movie I saw: Greatest Game Ever Played
What was the first concert you ever attended? Carrie Underwood
The most played song on my playlist is: Yosemite by Travis Scott
My favorite month and why: December because of Christmas and if you are playing football at that time it means good things.
Something I have not done, but I will: Have a WWE match
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because it involves a lot of family and faith.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Goofy, Athletic, Reliable
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? My alarm clock
What is your best childhood sports memory? Getting to play while my dad and grandpa coached me.
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? A decked out mansion
What is your favorite sport to watch? College Football
What is your favorite food? Steak
What is your favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Not having to pay for stuff
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Believing in myself fully 100%
What is your favorite candy? Resse's Peanut Butter Cups
One sentence to describe your family? My biggest blessing
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Hawaii.
What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of (fan or as player)? Texas Tech vs. Texas 2008 (Fan) ASU vs. Colorado (2022)
In the final five games of the season, he had five touchdowns -- the most among FBS tight ends and his 126 first downs receiving ranked second. Most notably, Conyers was the only tight end in the FBS to record three touchdowns in a game, and the most touchdown receptions against Colorado as a tight end were the most in ASU single game history, with 108 yards.It doesn't happen often for us, but having everyone together warms a momma's ??. Now bring on football season! ???? pic.twitter.com/Pvx6ntkyrA
— Kimberly Conyers (@5conyersmom) July 10, 2023
Lots of big things happening for our family. This one I am especially proud of. ?@therealjconyers? is a college graduate and still has another year of ?@ASUFootball? to go! I am so proud of you, all you have overcome, and all you have achieved. Continue to be kind! pic.twitter.com/tPGFeWa0yk
— Kimberly Conyers (@5conyersmom) May 17, 2023
The Texas native looks to be a prominent asset to the Sun Devil offense in 2023, as he will be representing the Sun Devils at Pac-12 Media Day (Friday, July 21) in Las Vegas. We asked him a ton of questions and he answered. Learn more about Jalin below...
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— Jalin Conyers (@therealjconyers) July 7, 2023
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Jeff Gordon and Texas Roadhouse
One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the ASU uniform for the first time: Determined
Jalin Conyers with a message to Sun Devils after the Spring Game! @therealjconyers pic.twitter.com/GpEMHQ06Hr
— Sammy Miller (@sidelinesammy) April 15, 2023
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid
My favorite professor or academic person at ASU: Academic Advisor Kelli Benjamin
Join us as we highlight our Student-Athletes of the Semester! Next up, we have Jalin Conyers from @ASUFootball!
— Sun Devil OSAD (@SunDevil_OSAD) June 28, 2023
OSAD is proud of your growth as a Sun Devil and we can't wait to see what the future holds! pic.twitter.com/EqvjEVjmz5
The most upset you have ever been on the field was: When we lost to Arizona in 2022
The happiest you have ever been on the field: When we beat Colorado in 2022
Haulin in the deliciousness with Jalin Conyers, @therealjconyers where flavor meets football in a taste. Get ready to tackle your cravings as we dive into a flavor-packed adventure.#therealjconyers #Deliciousness #BurritoExpress pic.twitter.com/1fSUZJn5dT
— Burrito Express (@Burritoexp) June 16, 2023
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Kobe Bryant's Last Game
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? My Time is Now (John Cena)
What did like best about your hometown? It was super small and unique, no place like it. You know everyone, the whole town supports. As close as the movie "Friday Night Lights" as it gets.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Remember the Titans
Be patient and grind ??
— PHNX Sun Devils (@PHNX_SunDevils) June 27, 2023
That was part of the recipe for @therealjconyers to become one of nation's top tight ends.
"It was so hard. I don't think people understand how hard it is not playing."
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Prediction: Jalin Conyers will break one or more ASU TE records this year. Chris Coyle had a record 57 catches in 2012 in Norvell's offense—the foundation of Dillingham's offense. Conyers had 30 in ASU's final 5 2022 games.
Why Conyers is so special:https://t.co/5ijets2rN5 pic.twitter.com/uNVVYqWVsX
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Forever by Drake
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? Depends on the dance and probably knowing me about 10 minutes ago.
What is one of your favorite quotes? "Prove Them Wrong" "Small Town, Big Dreams"
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Mowing the lawn
What is your favorite form of exercise? Golf
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Mom
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Witness my mom playing college basketball.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Learn how to be a WWE wrestler.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? I would use Snapchat when my parents told me not too.
What story does your family always tell about you? Everytime we went to a restaurant, I would take the little sugar packets and use them as football players and play with them at the table.
What's your favorite show/series and why? Friends because it has every emotion you need in a good TV show. And Monica and Rachel.
If you were a character on a show/series, which one would you be? Poe from Kung Fu Panda
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? "Corn"
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I love cooking
What is your favorite commercial? Be like Mike commercial
A Sun Devil "story" that has put a lump in your throat: Trenton Bourguet's walk-on story.
Game/event where you learned the most from? High School football games when I was a ball boy
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? I'd live in the South in the same time as now.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? To never give up on my dreams
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Entering the transfer portal.
What is your favorite road trip destination? Nashville.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Italian Sausage.
How do you like your steak cooked? Medium
Favorite pro athlete you have been around: Patrick Mahomes
Most underrated coach you have been around: Gruver head coach Terry Felderhoff from high school
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see: Arizona State upsetting Oregon in football in 2019.
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school: That not everyone is going to like you and it's okay.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at: 10 p.m.
Last book I read: Friday Night Lights
Last movie I saw: Greatest Game Ever Played
What was the first concert you ever attended? Carrie Underwood
The most played song on my playlist is: Yosemite by Travis Scott
My favorite month and why: December because of Christmas and if you are playing football at that time it means good things.
Something I have not done, but I will: Have a WWE match
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because it involves a lot of family and faith.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Goofy, Athletic, Reliable
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? My alarm clock
What is your best childhood sports memory? Getting to play while my dad and grandpa coached me.
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? A decked out mansion
What is your favorite sport to watch? College Football
What is your favorite food? Steak
What is your favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Not having to pay for stuff
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Believing in myself fully 100%
What is your favorite candy? Resse's Peanut Butter Cups
One sentence to describe your family? My biggest blessing
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Hawaii.
What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of (fan or as player)? Texas Tech vs. Texas 2008 (Fan) ASU vs. Colorado (2022)