Kris Jenkins (American football, born 2001)

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Kris Jenkins Jr.
2024-0106-Kris Jenkins.jpg
Jenkins in 2024
No. 90 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-10) October 10, 2001 (age 22)
Olney, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney)
College: Michigan (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 2 / pick: 49
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Kristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins Jr. (born October 10, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles, and a national championship in 2023. Jenkins was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He is the son of former NFL player Kris Jenkins.

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Early life

Jenkins was born on October 10, 2001, in Olney, Maryland, the son of former NFL player Kris Jenkins, as well as being the nephew of Cullen Jenkins. [1] [2] He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, as a senior recording 40 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 15 sacks, 5 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

He committed to play college football at the University of Michigan on July 3, 2019. [3] [4]

College career

Jenkins (#94) versus East Carolina in 2023. East Carolina Pirates at Michigan Wolverines football (53160607685).jpg
Jenkins (#94) versus East Carolina in 2023.

Jenkins enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2020, playing in one game as a true freshman. In 2021, he played in all 14 games, with four starts, and had 22 tackles. As a junior in 2022, he started all 14 games totaling 54 tackles and two sacks. [5] [6]

He returned to Michigan for his senior season in 2023, captaining Michigan to a national championship. [7] Jenkins was awarded Second-team All-American honors by the FWAA and the AFCA. [8] [9] Appearing in all 15 games, Jenkins finished with 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception on the year. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		299 lb
(136 kg)		34 in
(0.86 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.91 s1.70 s2.84 s4.63 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		29 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12]

Jenkins was selected 49th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ McMann, Aaron (July 3, 2019). "3-star DE Kris Jenkins, son of ex-NFL star, commits to Michigan". Mlive.com . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Trieu, Allen (September 4, 2019). "Kris Jenkins Jr. will bring complete package to Michigan". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick (July 3, 2019). "Michigan football: 3-star DE Kris Jenkins commits to U-M". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Meek, Austin (May 24, 2020). "With football on hold, patience is key for future Wolverine Kris Jenkins". The Athletic . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ Zuke, Ryan (March 21, 2023). "Michigan bulked-up DL Kris Jenkins 'feeling good' this spring". Mlive.com . Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  6. ↑ Chengelis, Angelique S. (March 20, 2023). "Hard working Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ Angelique S. Chengelis (January 16, 2023). "Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins says he's coming back next season". The Detroit News.
  8. ↑ McCue, Trevor (December 11, 2023). "FWAA Names Three Michigan Wolverines to the All-America Team". Maize & Blue Review: Rivals. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ Broome, Anthony (February 29, 2024). "Kris Jenkins 'ready to show freaky nature' at NFL Combine". On3. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Kris Jenkins College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Kris Jenkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kris Jenkins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ Graham, Andrew (April 27, 2024). "Michigan DL Kris Jenkins Jr. selected in TK round of 2024 NFL Draft". On3. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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