John
Jenkins.
John
Jenkins.
Georgia· 6'4"· 346 lb· 5.21s 40
John Jenkins, a big-bodied interior defensive lineman, is an ideal fit for a two-gap 3-4 defense or a traditional 4-3 scheme that emphasizes occupying blockers and controlling the line of scrimmage.
Jenkins can immediately contribute as a rotational run-stuffing nose tackle or 1-tech, with the ceiling to become a consistent every-down interior anchor.
He would struggle in an attacking, one-gap 4-3 penetrating front that demands quickness and pass-rush versatility.
His significant size and strength make him a valuable asset for teams looking to stoutly defend the run and free up linebackers.
Selected #82 overall in Round 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft by New Orleans Saints out of Georgia.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Georgia | 14 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Georgia | 13 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | — | 27 | 78 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
John Jenkins has had a long career as a defensive tackle, playing for the Saints, Seahawks, Bears, Giants, Dolphins, and Raiders. He has primarily served as a run-stuffing nose tackle and rotational interior lineman.