Seydouba Bangoura
Oakland University ’29
Seydouba is passionate about business and law. He aspires to become an immigration lawyer and advocate for those in need. Seydouba also enjoys playing baseball and giving back to his community.
Kiarra Bryant
JRLA 2027
Tommie Dafney
Central Michigan ’29
Tommie has a passion for software engineering and computer programming. He’s a creative and determined individual, balancing his tech aspirations with his love for drawing and track & field.
Aaliyah Davis
Rose City 2025
JRLA 2028
Jacob Dilworth
Henry Ford College ’27
Jacob is a 2025 graduate of JRLA in Detroit and the recipient of Rose City’s highest honor, the Excellence Award from the Alex Elam Education Fund, sponsored by Bedrock Detroit. As the oldest of five siblings with a self-described “old soul,” Jacob plans to pursue journalism at Henry Ford College and aims to become a sports analyst and journalist.
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Antonio Elly
JRLA 2027
Delila Gooden
Rose City 2025
De’Nya Hall
JRLA 2028
Donovan Hines
JRLA 2026
Donovan, originally from Louisiana, has found his place at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy after returning to Detroit. He plans to major in psychology at Wayne State University and enjoys hobbies like boxing, gymnastics, and sewing.
Siarah Howard
Central Michigan ’29
Zi’Onna Linear
Oakland CC ’27
Zi’Onna is a 2025 Jalen Rose Leadership Academy graduate with aspirations of graduating and following her mother’s footsteps, saving lives in the medical field.
Dillan Lloyd
Rose City 2025
Aaron Marks
Central Michigan ’28
Jaylen Martin-Samuels
JRLA 2026
Jordan Martin-Samuels
JRLA 2026
Jordan is exploring career options in both the medical and legal fields, with aspirations to attend Howard University. He is committed to using his future career to positively impact his community and ensure access to essential services.
Ryan McCleod
GVSU ’29
Ryan McCleod is a 2025 graduate of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit who will be pursuing sociology at Grand Valley State University with an expected graduation in 2029. Passionate about disability services and advocacy, Ryan plans to become a 911 disability specialist and eventually own a disability network business, combining interests in sports, sociology, and therapy to serve others in the disability community.
Khloe Parker
JRLA 2026
Taji Parker
JRLA 2028
Caleb Slade
Rose City 2025
George Tate
JRLA 2027
George “King George” Tate is a rising Junior at JRLA with aspirations of becoming a professional football player, chef, or actor. A natural team player and leader who excels in history and English, George draws inspiration from athletic legends like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Cade Cunningham. George is smart, competitive, and ready to step up as a leader when others hesitate.
Elijah Tatum-El
Central Michigan ’29
Rashaad Williams
GVSU ’29
Rashaad aspires to become a lawyer. He’s a dedicated student and athlete, balancing his passion for law with track, baseball, and family.
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