Fletcher Jenkins

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Fletcher Jenkins
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Position: Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1959-11-04) November 4, 1959 (age 64)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Lakes
(Lakewood, Washington)
College: Washington
NFL draft: 1982  / Round: 7 / Pick: 169
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Fletcher Jenkins (born November 4, 1959) is a former professional American football defensive lineman for one season with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Washington where he was a team captain.

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