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Jamal Polite Jr. stats, 2026

Iowa State (3–4, Big 12). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jamal Polite Jr. is a wide receiver for Iowa State (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 213th in yards per catch (14.4), 356th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4), 366th in receiving TDs (1), in 6 games. This week: Oklahoma State at Iowa State.

Receiving yards115575th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Catches8650th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch14.4213th of 678 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1366th of 508 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jamal Polite Jr.?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
5-11
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 13
Hometown
Beaufort, SC
High school
Killeen Shoemaker (Killeen, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 921 in the 2026 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jamal Polite Jr.'s receiving stats

He's 213th of 678 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (14.4) and 366th of 508 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards115575th of 685
Catches8650th of 685
Yards per catch14.4213th of 678
Receiving TDs1366th of 508

The season

Jamal Polite Jr.'s receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 356th of 660 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4356th of 660

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jamal Polite Jr.'s career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Iowa State811514.410

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jamal Polite Jr.'s advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Iowa State+0.18+0.1850.0%3.15%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jamal Polite Jr.'s game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
2at IowaL 13–1620101
3vs. Bowling GreenW 55–734111
4vs. UtahL 17–312100
5vs. West VirginiaW 45–4212200
6at BYUL 10–2420201
8at ArizonaL 3–3927101

FAQ

Questions about Jamal Polite Jr.

What position does Jamal Polite Jr. play?

Jamal Polite Jr. plays wide receiver for Iowa State, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Jamal Polite Jr. from, and what year is he?

Jamal Polite Jr. is a freshman wide receiver for Iowa State, listed at 5-11 and 185 pounds, from Beaufort, SC.

How tall is Jamal Polite Jr., and how much does he weigh?

Jamal Polite Jr. is listed at 5-11 and 185 pounds on Iowa State's 2026 roster.

What year is Jamal Polite Jr.?

Jamal Polite Jr. is a freshman, from the 2026 recruiting class.

Who does Jamal Polite Jr. play for?

Iowa State (3–4, Big 12), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 13.

Is Jamal Polite Jr. eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Jamal Polite Jr. was in the 2026 class, so his first chance is the 2029 draft.

How did Jamal Polite Jr. play in his last game?

Week 8 at Arizona: 27 receiving yards, 1 catch, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Iowa State lost 3–39.

Where did Jamal Polite Jr. go to high school?

Killeen Shoemaker (Killeen, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 921 in the 2026 class.

What are Jamal Polite Jr.'s stats this season?

115 receiving yards, 8 catches, 14.4 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jamal Polite Jr. rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 213th of 678 in yards per catch, 356th of 660 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 366th of 508 in receiving TDs.

When does Jamal Polite Jr. play next?

Iowa State hosts Oklahoma State Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM ET on FS1. The numbers' pick: Oklahoma State.

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